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SY08 NKX

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Inverness, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 37,941 miles on the clock, averaging 1,970 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 SY08 NKX

MOT Status
Due date passed
37,941
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
94%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
1,970

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 reading37,941 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,970
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY08 NKX 9k17k24k31k38k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage37,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,941 miles
Since last MOT+8,406 miles
PASS
Mileage29,535 miles
Since last MOT+7,621 miles
PASS
Mileage21,914 miles
Since last MOT+2,239 miles
PASS
Mileage19,675 miles
Since last MOT+2,041 miles
PASS
Mileage17,634 miles
Since last MOT+564 miles
PASS
Mileage17,070 miles
Since last MOT+567 miles
PASS
Mileage16,503 miles
Since last MOT+732 miles
PASS
Mileage15,771 miles
Since last MOT+431 miles
PASS
Mileage15,340 miles
Since last MOT+453 miles
PASS
Mileage14,887 miles
Since last MOT+890 miles
PASS
Mileage13,997 miles
Since last MOT+1,066 miles
PASS
Mileage12,931 miles
Since last MOT+1,166 miles
PASS
Mileage11,765 miles
Since last MOT+1,010 miles
PASS
Mileage10,755 miles
Since last MOT+1,363 miles
PASS
Mileage9,392 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

RegistrationSY08 NKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SY08 NKX

What car is SY08 NKX?

SY08 NKX is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2008.

What is the mileage of SY08 NKX?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 NKX was 37,941 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 NKX passed its MOT?

SY08 NKX has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Sep 2025.

Is SY08 NKX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY08 NKX 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 SY08 NKX?

SY08 NKX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.