2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · BL08 ELO
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2008. Recorded mileage 140,184 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/02/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1390cc
BL08 ELO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2021
- 140,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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BL08 ELO Mileage History
- 21/05/201260,469 mi
- 25/05/201373,261 mi+12,792 mi
- 19/05/201484,734 mi+11,473 mi
- 27/05/201484,864 mi+130 mi
- 23/05/201593,430 mi+8,566 mi
- 10/05/2016105,768 mi+12,338 mi
- 10/05/2016105,768 mi
- 25/05/2017119,135 mi+13,367 mi
- 14/05/2018126,598 mi+7,463 mi
- 14/05/2018126,598 mi
- 28/11/2019136,990 mi+10,392 mi
- 29/11/2019137,005 mi+15 mi
- 18/02/2021140,184 mi+3,179 mi
Average of roughly 9,113 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
BL08 ELO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (BL08 ELO) between May 2012 and February 2021.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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