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SL08 ERX

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 103,541 miles on the clock, averaging 11,001 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SL08 ERX

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,541
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
53%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,001

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading103,541 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year11,001
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 ERX 15k37k59k81k104k '11'19'16

Check SL08 ERX

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,541 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,540 miles
Since last MOT+306 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,234 miles
Since last MOT+14,478 miles
PASS
Mileage88,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,756 miles
Since last MOT+12,113 miles
PASS
Mileage76,643 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,579 miles
Since last MOT+10,047 miles
PASS
Mileage66,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,532 miles
Since last MOT+9,609 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,923 miles
Since last MOT+11,309 miles
PASS
Mileage45,614 miles
Since last MOT+17,812 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,802 miles
PASS
Mileage35,099 miles
Since last MOT+12,155 miles
PASS
Mileage22,944 miles
Since last MOT+7,983 miles
PASS
Mileage14,961 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

RegistrationSL08 ERX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SL08 ERX

What car is SL08 ERX?

SL08 ERX is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SL08 ERX?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 ERX was 103,541 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 ERX passed its MOT?

SL08 ERX has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2019.

Is SL08 ERX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL08 ERX 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 SL08 ERX?

SL08 ERX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.