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SL08 UCE

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 92,063 miles on the clock, averaging 5,265 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 SL08 UCE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
92,063
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,265

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading92,063 miles
Reading date
Miles last year30
Average per year5,265
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 UCE 15k34k54k73k92k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,063 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,033 miles
Since last MOT+2,362 miles
PASS
Mileage89,671 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,669 miles
Since last MOT+4,765 miles
PASS
Mileage84,904 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,895 miles
Since last MOT+6,344 miles
PASS
Mileage78,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,551 miles
Since last MOT+6,114 miles
PASS
Mileage72,437 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,437 miles
Since last MOT+4,214 miles
PASS
Mileage68,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,223 miles
Since last MOT+4,331 miles
PASS
Mileage63,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,892 miles
Since last MOT+460 miles
PASS
Mileage63,432 miles
Since last MOT+8,480 miles
PASS
Mileage54,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,952 miles
Since last MOT+3,705 miles
PASS
Mileage51,247 miles
Since last MOT+12,426 miles
PASS
Mileage38,821 miles
Since last MOT+15,912 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,909 miles
Since last MOT+889 miles
PASS
Mileage22,020 miles
Since last MOT+1,639 miles
PASS
Mileage20,381 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,364 miles
Since last MOT+2,218 miles
PASS
Mileage18,146 miles
Since last MOT+3,041 miles
PASS
Mileage15,105 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 UCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SL08 UCE

What car is SL08 UCE?

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

What is the mileage of SL08 UCE?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 UCE was 92,063 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 UCE passed its MOT?

SL08 UCE has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2025.

Is SL08 UCE ULEZ compliant?

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

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