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SJ08 WVG

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 88,269 miles on the clock, averaging 4,730 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SJ08 WVG

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,269
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,730

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,269 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,730
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SJ08 WVG 19k36k54k71k88k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,269 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,269 miles
Since last MOT+7,036 miles
PASS
Mileage81,233 miles
Since last MOT+5,065 miles
PASS
Mileage76,168 miles
Since last MOT+4,734 miles
PASS
Mileage71,434 miles
Since last MOT+4,047 miles
PASS
Mileage67,387 miles
Since last MOT+2,634 miles
PASS
Mileage64,753 miles
Since last MOT+5,298 miles
PASS
Mileage59,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,455 miles
Since last MOT+4,864 miles
PASS
Mileage54,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,591 miles
Since last MOT+5,472 miles
PASS
Mileage49,119 miles
Since last MOT+5,226 miles
PASS
Mileage43,893 miles
Since last MOT+4,969 miles
PASS
Mileage38,924 miles
Since last MOT+2,847 miles
PASS
Mileage36,077 miles
Since last MOT+3,797 miles
PASS
Mileage32,280 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,278 miles
Since last MOT+4,584 miles
PASS
Mileage27,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,694 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage23,194 miles
Since last MOT+3,971 miles
PASS
Mileage19,223 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 WVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSJ — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SJ08 WVG

What car is SJ08 WVG?

SJ08 WVG is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SJ08 WVG?

The last recorded mileage for SJ08 WVG was 88,269 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ08 WVG passed its MOT?

SJ08 WVG has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2025.

Is SJ08 WVG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SJ08 WVG is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is SJ08 WVG?

SJ08 WVG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.