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SL58 GYX

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 93,172 miles on the clock, averaging 6,533 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 SL58 GYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,172
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,533

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 reading93,172 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,533
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL58 GYX 26k43k60k76k93k '11'21'17

Check SL58 GYX

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,172 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,170 miles
Since last MOT+4,905 miles
PASS
Mileage88,265 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage83,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,249 miles
Since last MOT+6,594 miles
PASS
Mileage76,655 miles
Since last MOT+9,692 miles
PASS
Mileage66,963 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,961 miles
Since last MOT+5,473 miles
PASS
Mileage61,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,488 miles
Since last MOT+4,696 miles
PASS
Mileage56,792 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,792 miles
Since last MOT+5,148 miles
PASS
Mileage51,644 miles
Since last MOT+9,605 miles
PASS
Mileage42,039 miles
Since last MOT+6,333 miles
PASS
Mileage35,706 miles
Since last MOT+9,361 miles
PASS
Mileage26,345 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

RegistrationSL58 GYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About SL58 GYX

What car is SL58 GYX?

SL58 GYX is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SL58 GYX?

The last recorded mileage for SL58 GYX was 93,172 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL58 GYX passed its MOT?

SL58 GYX has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2021.

Is SL58 GYX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL58 GYX 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 SL58 GYX?

SL58 GYX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 58 means registered between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009.