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SY08 NLM

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 63,583 miles on the clock, averaging 4,919 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SY08 NLM

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,583
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,919

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading63,583 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,410
Average per year4,919
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY08 NLM 9k23k36k50k64k '11'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,583 miles
Since last MOT+8,410 miles
PASS
Mileage55,173 miles
Since last MOT+1,619 miles
PASS
Mileage53,554 miles
Since last MOT+6,545 miles
PASS
Mileage47,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,335 miles
PASS
Mileage41,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,674 miles
Since last MOT+6,871 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,803 miles
Since last MOT+12,656 miles
PASS
Mileage22,147 miles
Since last MOT+6,843 miles
PASS
Mileage15,304 miles
Since last MOT+3,540 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,764 miles
Since last MOT+2,387 miles
PASS
Mileage9,377 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 NLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SY08 NLM

What car is SY08 NLM?

SY08 NLM is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2008.

What is the mileage of SY08 NLM?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 NLM was 63,583 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 NLM passed its MOT?

SY08 NLM has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2022.

Is SY08 NLM ULEZ compliant?

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

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