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SP57 HDU

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 118,297 miles on the clock, averaging 6,948 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 SP57 HDU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
118,297
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,948

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 reading118,297 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,948
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP57 HDU 13k39k65k92k118k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,297 miles
Since last MOT+13,790 miles
PASS
Mileage104,507 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,465 miles
Since last MOT+8,582 miles
PASS
Mileage95,883 miles
Since last MOT+15,920 miles
PASS
Mileage79,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,963 miles
Since last MOT+5,442 miles
PASS
Mileage74,521 miles
Since last MOT+6,968 miles
PASS
Mileage67,553 miles
Since last MOT+3,928 miles
PASS
Mileage63,625 miles
Since last MOT+5,898 miles
PASS
Mileage57,727 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,727 miles
Since last MOT+5,461 miles
PASS
Mileage52,266 miles
Since last MOT+6,692 miles
PASS
Mileage45,574 miles
Since last MOT+7,146 miles
PASS
Mileage38,428 miles
Since last MOT+7,033 miles
PASS
Mileage31,395 miles
Since last MOT+20,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,395 miles
PASS
Mileage30,495 miles
Since last MOT+4,679 miles
PASS
Mileage25,816 miles
Since last MOT+6,465 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,351 miles
Since last MOT+341 miles
PASS
Mileage19,010 miles
Since last MOT+6,420 miles
PASS
Mileage12,590 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

RegistrationSP57 HDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About SP57 HDU

What car is SP57 HDU?

SP57 HDU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Dundee in 2008.

What is the mileage of SP57 HDU?

The last recorded mileage for SP57 HDU was 118,297 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP57 HDU passed its MOT?

SP57 HDU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2026.

Is SP57 HDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP57 HDU 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 SP57 HDU?

SP57 HDU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.