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SV08 ETU

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Aberdeen, 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 93,948 miles on the clock, averaging 5,682 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 SV08 ETU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
93,948
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
5,682

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

Below average
Latest reading93,948 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,615
Average per year5,682
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SV08 ETU 11k31k52k73k94k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,948 miles
Since last MOT+1,615 miles
PASS
Mileage92,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,333 miles
Since last MOT+2,766 miles
PASS
Mileage89,567 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,550 miles
Since last MOT+7,445 miles
PASS
Mileage82,105 miles
Since last MOT+9,629 miles
PASS
Mileage72,476 miles
Since last MOT+8,087 miles
PASS
Mileage64,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,389 miles
Since last MOT+7,159 miles
PASS
Mileage57,230 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,112 miles
Since last MOT+8,738 miles
PASS
Mileage48,374 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,293 miles
Since last MOT+8,562 miles
PASS
Mileage39,731 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,731 miles
Since last MOT+8,052 miles
PASS
Mileage31,679 miles
Since last MOT+5,883 miles
PASS
Mileage25,796 miles
Since last MOT+1,342 miles
PASS
Mileage24,454 miles
Since last MOT+3,255 miles
PASS
Mileage21,199 miles
Since last MOT+3,624 miles
PASS
Mileage17,575 miles
Since last MOT+3,646 miles
PASS
Mileage13,929 miles
Since last MOT+3,357 miles
PASS
Mileage10,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage10,572 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

RegistrationSV08 ETU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSV — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SV08 ETU

What car is SV08 ETU?

SV08 ETU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2008.

What is the mileage of SV08 ETU?

The last recorded mileage for SV08 ETU was 93,948 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV08 ETU passed its MOT?

SV08 ETU has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2026.

Is SV08 ETU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV08 ETU 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 SV08 ETU?

SV08 ETU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.