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SL08 TFO

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 144,256 miles on the clock, averaging 8,421 miles per year, around 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 TFO

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,256
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,421

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,256 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,421
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 TFO 46k71k95k120k144k '11'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,256 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,252 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,241 miles
Since last MOT+1,595 miles
PASS
Mileage142,646 miles
Since last MOT+13,621 miles
PASS
Mileage129,025 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,012 miles
Since last MOT+16,697 miles
PASS
Mileage112,315 miles
Since last MOT+3,932 miles
PASS
Mileage108,383 miles
Since last MOT+9,594 miles
PASS
Mileage98,789 miles
Since last MOT+8,382 miles
PASS
Mileage90,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,407 miles
Since last MOT+7,151 miles
PASS
Mileage83,256 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,254 miles
Since last MOT+4,121 miles
PASS
Mileage79,133 miles
Since last MOT+4,756 miles
PASS
Mileage74,377 miles
Since last MOT+9,685 miles
PASS
Mileage64,692 miles
Since last MOT+9,090 miles
PASS
Mileage55,602 miles
Since last MOT+9,528 miles
PASS
Mileage46,074 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 TFO
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 TFO

What car is SL08 TFO?

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

What is the mileage of SL08 TFO?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 TFO was 144,256 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 TFO passed its MOT?

SL08 TFO has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2022.

Is SL08 TFO ULEZ compliant?

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

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