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SY08 VJE

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 96,922 miles on the clock, averaging 5,059 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 VJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,922
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,059

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 reading96,922 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,059
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY08 VJE 26k44k62k79k97k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,922 miles
Since last MOT+8,710 miles
PASS
Mileage88,212 miles
Since last MOT+667 miles
PASS
Mileage87,545 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,544 miles
Since last MOT+964 miles
PASS
Mileage86,580 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,578 miles
Since last MOT+1,140 miles
PASS
Mileage85,438 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,411 miles
Since last MOT+1,671 miles
PASS
Mileage83,740 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,737 miles
Since last MOT+3,218 miles
PASS
Mileage80,519 miles
Since last MOT+4,806 miles
PASS
Mileage75,713 miles
Since last MOT+5,254 miles
PASS
Mileage70,459 miles
Since last MOT+6,073 miles
PASS
Mileage64,386 miles
Since last MOT+5,723 miles
PASS
Mileage58,663 miles
Since last MOT+7,755 miles
PASS
Mileage50,908 miles
Since last MOT+8,024 miles
PASS
Mileage42,884 miles
Since last MOT+8,612 miles
PASS
Mileage34,272 miles
Since last MOT+8,149 miles
PASS
Mileage26,123 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 VJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SY08 VJE

What car is SY08 VJE?

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

What is the mileage of SY08 VJE?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 VJE was 96,922 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 VJE passed its MOT?

SY08 VJE has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2025.

Is SY08 VJE ULEZ compliant?

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

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