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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 147,677 miles on the clock, averaging 8,731 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 YLA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 147,677 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,731 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 YLA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 YLA
What car is SM08 YLA?
SM08 YLA is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SM08 YLA?
The last recorded mileage for SM08 YLA was 147,677 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM08 YLA passed its MOT?
SM08 YLA has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2025.
Is SM08 YLA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM08 YLA 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 YLA?
SM08 YLA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.