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SL08 WBW

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 106,911 miles on the clock, averaging 5,164 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 WBW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
106,911
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,164

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading106,911 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,164
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 WBW 32k50k69k88k107k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,911 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,911 miles
Since last MOT+5,469 miles
PASS
Mileage101,442 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,434 miles
Since last MOT+10,380 miles
PASS
Mileage91,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,054 miles
Since last MOT+5,301 miles
PASS
Mileage85,753 miles
Since last MOT+2,571 miles
PASS
Mileage83,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,182 miles
Since last MOT+1,586 miles
PASS
Mileage81,596 miles
Since last MOT+3,641 miles
PASS
Mileage77,955 miles
Since last MOT+2,746 miles
PASS
Mileage75,209 miles
Since last MOT+3,318 miles
PASS
Mileage71,891 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage65,708 miles
Since last MOT+5,197 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,511 miles
Since last MOT+5,963 miles
PASS
Mileage54,548 miles
Since last MOT+4,050 miles
PASS
Mileage50,498 miles
Since last MOT+5,779 miles
PASS
Mileage44,719 miles
Since last MOT+13,190 miles
PASS
Mileage31,529 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 WBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SL08 WBW

What car is SL08 WBW?

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

What is the mileage of SL08 WBW?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 WBW was 106,911 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 WBW passed its MOT?

SL08 WBW has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2025.

Is SL08 WBW ULEZ compliant?

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

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