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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 115,813 miles on the clock, averaging 6,285 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 SW08 BOU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,813 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 6,285 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | SW08 BOU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About SW08 BOU
What car is SW08 BOU?
SW08 BOU is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2008.
What is the mileage of SW08 BOU?
The last recorded mileage for SW08 BOU was 115,813 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW08 BOU passed its MOT?
SW08 BOU has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2025.
Is SW08 BOU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW08 BOU 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 SW08 BOU?
SW08 BOU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.