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SY08 TJZ

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 101,910 miles on the clock, averaging 5,150 miles per year, 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 TJZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,910
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,150

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,910 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,150
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY08 TJZ 28k46k65k83k102k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,910 miles
Since last MOT+3,080 miles
PASS
Mileage98,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,830 miles
Since last MOT+4,158 miles
PASS
Mileage94,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,672 miles
Since last MOT+4,177 miles
PASS
Mileage90,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,495 miles
Since last MOT+3,629 miles
PASS
Mileage86,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,866 miles
Since last MOT+3,261 miles
PASS
Mileage83,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,605 miles
Since last MOT+5,843 miles
PASS
Mileage77,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,762 miles
Since last MOT+5,322 miles
PASS
Mileage72,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,651 miles
PASS
Mileage65,789 miles
Since last MOT+6,811 miles
PASS
Mileage58,978 miles
Since last MOT+6,827 miles
PASS
Mileage52,151 miles
Since last MOT+7,034 miles
PASS
Mileage45,117 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,084 miles
Since last MOT+8,991 miles
PASS
Mileage36,093 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
PASS
Mileage35,997 miles
Since last MOT+1,620 miles
PASS
Mileage34,377 miles
Since last MOT+1,358 miles
PASS
Mileage33,019 miles
Since last MOT+5,220 miles
PASS
Mileage27,799 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 TJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SY08 TJZ

What car is SY08 TJZ?

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

What is the mileage of SY08 TJZ?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 TJZ was 101,910 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 TJZ passed its MOT?

SY08 TJZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2025.

Is SY08 TJZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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