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SL08 SRV

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 162,401 miles on the clock, averaging 9,420 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 SRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,401
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,420

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,401 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,830
Average per year9,420
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL08 SRV 18k54k90k126k162k '11'26'20

Check SL08 SRV

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage162,401 miles
Since last MOT+7,830 miles
PASS
Mileage154,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,571 miles
Since last MOT+5,918 miles
PASS
Mileage148,653 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,641 miles
Since last MOT+7,866 miles
PASS
Mileage140,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,775 miles
Since last MOT+9,707 miles
PASS
Mileage131,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,068 miles
Since last MOT+10,321 miles
PASS
Mileage120,747 miles
Since last MOT+6,804 miles
PASS
Mileage113,943 miles
Since last MOT+8,047 miles
PASS
Mileage105,896 miles
Since last MOT+15,532 miles
PASS
Mileage90,364 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,362 miles
Since last MOT+18,306 miles
PASS
Mileage72,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,056 miles
Since last MOT+7,368 miles
PASS
Mileage64,688 miles
Since last MOT+10,542 miles
PASS
Mileage54,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,146 miles
Since last MOT+12,662 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,484 miles
Since last MOT+12,277 miles
PASS
Mileage29,207 miles
Since last MOT+11,422 miles
PASS
Mileage17,785 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 SRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SL08 SRV

What car is SL08 SRV?

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

What is the mileage of SL08 SRV?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 SRV was 162,401 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 SRV passed its MOT?

SL08 SRV has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 27 Jul 2026.

Is SL08 SRV ULEZ compliant?

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

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