2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · UKZ 8009
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 09 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 158,523 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
UKZ 8009 Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
- 158,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
UKZ 8009 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 (UKZ 8009) between November 2018 and June 2025.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2025 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: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
UKZ 8009 Mileage History
- 15/11/2018123,044 mi
- 16/11/2018123,044 mi
- 13/11/2019134,592 mi+11,548 mi
- 24/09/2020137,096 mi+2,504 mi
- 05/10/2020137,098 mi+2 mi
- 16/03/2021137,650 mi+552 mi
- 23/03/2022141,025 mi+3,375 mi
- 24/05/2023145,168 mi+4,143 mi
- 24/05/2023145,168 mi
- 23/05/2024151,015 mi+5,847 mi
- 03/06/2024151,015 mi
- 03/06/2025158,523 mi+7,508 mi
Average of roughly 5,418 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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