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SP08 WXS

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Dundee, 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 76,865 miles on the clock, averaging 4,538 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 SP08 WXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,865
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,538

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

Low mileage
Latest reading76,865 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,127
Average per year4,538
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP08 WXS 23k36k50k63k77k '11'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,865 miles
Since last MOT+10,127 miles
PASS
Mileage66,738 miles
Since last MOT+7,909 miles
PASS
Mileage58,829 miles
Since last MOT+1,853 miles
PASS
Mileage56,976 miles
Since last MOT+2,471 miles
PASS
Mileage54,505 miles
Since last MOT+3,278 miles
PASS
Mileage51,227 miles
Since last MOT+3,882 miles
PASS
Mileage47,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,345 miles
Since last MOT+7,371 miles
PASS
Mileage39,974 miles
Since last MOT+10,011 miles
PASS
Mileage29,963 miles
Since last MOT+2,690 miles
PASS
Mileage27,273 miles
Since last MOT+3,544 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage23,729 miles
Since last MOT+887 miles
PASS
Mileage22,842 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

RegistrationSP08 WXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SP08 WXS

What car is SP08 WXS?

SP08 WXS is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Dundee in 2008.

What is the mileage of SP08 WXS?

The last recorded mileage for SP08 WXS was 76,865 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP08 WXS passed its MOT?

SP08 WXS has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2023.

Is SP08 WXS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP08 WXS 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 SP08 WXS?

SP08 WXS is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.