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SL08 WAA

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 66,153 miles on the clock, averaging 5,974 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 WAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,153
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,974

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading66,153 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,974
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 WAA 6k21k36k51k66k '11'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,153 miles
Since last MOT+2,784 miles
PASS
Mileage63,369 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,367 miles
Since last MOT+7,064 miles
PASS
Mileage56,303 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,299 miles
Since last MOT+8,743 miles
PASS
Mileage47,556 miles
Since last MOT+7,752 miles
PASS
Mileage39,804 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,802 miles
Since last MOT+9,916 miles
PASS
Mileage29,886 miles
Since last MOT+8,825 miles
PASS
Mileage21,061 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,059 miles
Since last MOT+9,067 miles
PASS
Mileage11,992 miles
Since last MOT+4,150 miles
FAIL
Mileage7,842 miles
Since last MOT+636 miles
PASS
Mileage7,206 miles
Since last MOT+1,274 miles
PASS
Mileage5,932 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 WAA
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 WAA

What car is SL08 WAA?

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

What is the mileage of SL08 WAA?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 WAA was 66,153 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 WAA passed its MOT?

SL08 WAA has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2021.

Is SL08 WAA ULEZ compliant?

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

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