Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 104,417 miles on the clock, averaging 8,699 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for SM08 DWN
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 104,417 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,699 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SM08 DWN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About SM08 DWN
What car is SM08 DWN?
SM08 DWN is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SM08 DWN?
The last recorded mileage for SM08 DWN was 104,417 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM08 DWN passed its MOT?
SM08 DWN has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2020.
Is SM08 DWN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM08 DWN 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 SM08 DWN?
SM08 DWN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.