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SJ08 WVL

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 95,281 miles on the clock, averaging 5,027 miles per year, 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 WVL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
95,281
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2011
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,027

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,281 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,027
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ08 WVL 20k39k58k77k95k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,281 miles
Since last MOT+3,545 miles
PASS
Mileage91,736 miles
Since last MOT+9,555 miles
PASS
Mileage82,181 miles
Since last MOT+2,694 miles
PASS
Mileage79,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,487 miles
Since last MOT+1,697 miles
PASS
Mileage77,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,790 miles
Since last MOT+1,373 miles
PASS
Mileage76,417 miles
Since last MOT+1,473 miles
PASS
Mileage74,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,944 miles
Since last MOT+4,029 miles
PASS
Mileage70,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,915 miles
Since last MOT+5,973 miles
PASS
Mileage64,942 miles
Since last MOT+5,915 miles
PASS
Mileage59,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,027 miles
Since last MOT+6,213 miles
PASS
Mileage52,814 miles
Since last MOT+129 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,685 miles
Since last MOT+5,659 miles
PASS
Mileage47,026 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,911 miles
Since last MOT+7,029 miles
PASS
Mileage39,882 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,799 miles
Since last MOT+103,727 miles
PASS
Mileage34,072 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,071 miles
Since last MOT+6,974 miles
PASS
Mileage27,097 miles
Since last MOT+6,723 miles
PASS
Mileage20,374 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 WVL
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 WVL

What car is SJ08 WVL?

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

What is the mileage of SJ08 WVL?

The last recorded mileage for SJ08 WVL was 95,281 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ08 WVL passed its MOT?

SJ08 WVL has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2026.

Is SJ08 WVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SJ08 WVL 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 WVL?

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