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SL08 WRE

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 47,675 miles on the clock, averaging 2,388 miles per year, well 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 WRE

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,675
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2011
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,388

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

Low mileage
Latest reading47,675 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,227
Average per year2,388
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 WRE 13k22k30k39k48k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,675 miles
Since last MOT+1,227 miles
PASS
Mileage46,448 miles
Since last MOT+938 miles
PASS
Mileage45,510 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,501 miles
Since last MOT+462 miles
PASS
Mileage45,039 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,038 miles
Since last MOT+1,413 miles
PASS
Mileage43,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,625 miles
Since last MOT+3,487 miles
PASS
Mileage40,138 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,096 miles
Since last MOT+4,340 miles
PASS
Mileage35,756 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,750 miles
Since last MOT+3,537 miles
PASS
Mileage32,213 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,176 miles
Since last MOT+2,230 miles
PASS
Mileage29,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,946 miles
Since last MOT+2,985 miles
PASS
Mileage26,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,961 miles
Since last MOT+2,451 miles
PASS
Mileage24,510 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,478 miles
Since last MOT+1,613 miles
PASS
Mileage22,865 miles
Since last MOT+2,125 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,740 miles
Since last MOT+2,985 miles
PASS
Mileage17,755 miles
Since last MOT+4,764 miles
PASS
Mileage12,991 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 WRE
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 WRE

What car is SL08 WRE?

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

What is the mileage of SL08 WRE?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 WRE was 47,675 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 WRE passed its MOT?

SL08 WRE has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2025.

Is SL08 WRE ULEZ compliant?

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

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