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SO08 GMX

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 97,834 miles on the clock, averaging 5,979 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 SO08 GMX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
97,834
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,979

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 reading97,834 miles
Reading date
Miles last year51
Average per year5,979
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO08 GMX 8k30k53k75k98k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,834 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,783 miles
Since last MOT+4,151 miles
PASS
Mileage93,632 miles
Since last MOT+4,765 miles
PASS
Mileage88,867 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,866 miles
Since last MOT+4,754 miles
PASS
Mileage84,112 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,101 miles
Since last MOT+6,911 miles
PASS
Mileage77,190 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,188 miles
Since last MOT+5,535 miles
PASS
Mileage71,653 miles
Since last MOT+8,288 miles
PASS
Mileage63,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,365 miles
Since last MOT+9,559 miles
PASS
Mileage53,806 miles
Since last MOT+15,053 miles
PASS
Mileage38,753 miles
Since last MOT+1,454 miles
PASS
Mileage37,299 miles
Since last MOT+1,054 miles
PASS
Mileage36,245 miles
Since last MOT+1,196 miles
PASS
Mileage35,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,049 miles
Since last MOT+1,936 miles
PASS
Mileage33,113 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,113 miles
Since last MOT+6,816 miles
PASS
Mileage26,297 miles
Since last MOT+9,289 miles
PASS
Mileage17,008 miles
Since last MOT+9,182 miles
PASS
Mileage7,826 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

RegistrationSO08 GMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SO08 GMX

What car is SO08 GMX?

SO08 GMX is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SO08 GMX?

The last recorded mileage for SO08 GMX was 97,834 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO08 GMX passed its MOT?

SO08 GMX has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2026.

Is SO08 GMX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO08 GMX 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 SO08 GMX?

SO08 GMX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.