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SW08 JBE

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Aberdeen, 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 106,417 miles on the clock, averaging 7,523 miles per year, around 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 JBE

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,417
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,523

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading106,417 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,089
Average per year7,523
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW08 JBE 26k46k66k86k106k '11'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,417 miles
Since last MOT+11,089 miles
PASS
Mileage95,328 miles
Since last MOT+15,991 miles
PASS
Mileage79,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,337 miles
Since last MOT+14,072 miles
PASS
Mileage65,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,265 miles
Since last MOT+8,350 miles
PASS
Mileage56,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,915 miles
Since last MOT+5,070 miles
PASS
Mileage51,845 miles
Since last MOT+2,475 miles
PASS
Mileage49,370 miles
Since last MOT+2,132 miles
PASS
Mileage47,238 miles
Since last MOT+7,594 miles
PASS
Mileage39,644 miles
Since last MOT+5,626 miles
PASS
Mileage34,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,018 miles
Since last MOT+7,960 miles
PASS
Mileage26,058 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

RegistrationSW08 JBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SW08 JBE

What car is SW08 JBE?

SW08 JBE is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2008.

What is the mileage of SW08 JBE?

The last recorded mileage for SW08 JBE was 106,417 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW08 JBE passed its MOT?

SW08 JBE has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2022.

Is SW08 JBE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW08 JBE 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 JBE?

SW08 JBE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.