2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AM08 EGE
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2008. Recorded mileage 101,423 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/12/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/07/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
AM08 EGE Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2019
- 101,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AM08 EGE Mileage History
- 06/04/201126,480 mi
- 02/04/201234,345 mi+7,865 mi
- 30/04/201345,153 mi+10,808 mi
- 28/04/201454,635 mi+9,482 mi
- 07/05/201564,065 mi+9,430 mi
- 21/01/201665,666 mi+1,601 mi
- 11/05/201778,183 mi+12,517 mi
- 12/05/201778,184 mi+1 mi
- 18/06/201886,371 mi+8,187 mi
- 18/06/201886,372 mi+1 mi
- 21/06/2019101,423 mi+15,051 mi
- 21/06/2019101,423 mi
Average of roughly 9,130 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
AM08 EGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (AM08 EGE) between April 2011 and June 2019.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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