Vehicle summary
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 Diesel 1422cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 141,242 miles on the clock, averaging 11,309 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TDI engine is known for 1. oil pump chain & balance shaft chain wear / failure and 2. injector unit (pd pump–dooer) wear & electrical failure. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for YR58 SZJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 141,242 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,309 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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:
1. Oil Pump Chain & Balance Shaft Chain Wear / Failure
The chain driving the oil pump and balance shaft (where fitted) is undersized for the loads imposed by the three-cylinder engine's unbalanced firing impulses. Early models are particularly vulnerable; chain tensioner wear allows excessive slack, leading to chain stretch, skip, or catastrophic failure[1].
2. Injector Unit (PD Pump–Dooer) Wear & Electrical Failure
Worn plunger seals allow diesel and engine oil to mix; electrical spools fail (sticking or electrical contact wear). These are high-wear components under the extreme pressures of the PD system[1].
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YR58 SZJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1422cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YR — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 58 — September 2008 to February 2009 |
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About YR58 SZJ
What car is YR58 SZJ?
YR58 SZJ is a red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.
What is the mileage of YR58 SZJ?
The last recorded mileage for YR58 SZJ was 141,242 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YR58 SZJ passed its MOT?
YR58 SZJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2020.
Is YR58 SZJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR58 SZJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is YR58 SZJ?
YR58 SZJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 58 means registered between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009.