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MOT valid

2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO1.2L Petrol

WL08 ABO

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO? It's a Petrol with a 1198cc engine showing 69,697 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 03/12/2026
Tax
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1198cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This vehicle presents an exceptionally clean MOT history with a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 4 December 2025 at 69,697 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to January 2022, suggesting a high standard of preventative maintenance or very light duty cycles. The mileage is remarkably low for a 2008 model, averaging roughly 3,872 miles per year. Between January 2024 and December 2025, the vehicle covered 11,222 miles, indicating a steady increase in usage over the last two years. There are no erratic mileage jumps or gaps in the record that would suggest clocking or prolonged periods of abandonment. Despite the lack of recorded failures, the age of the vehicle necessitates a physical check of rubber components. Low-mileage cars often suffer from perishing seals, cracked suspension bushes, and hardened tyre sidewalls due to age rather than wear. A buyer should specifically inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion and check the fluid condition, as low usage can lead to moisture ingress in the braking system. The absence of structural corrosion or exhaust emissions failures across five years of testing is a positive indicator of the chassis condition. Focus your manual inspection on the underside for any hidden rust and verify that the engine oil has been changed regularly, regardless of the low annual mileage, to ensure internal engine health.

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Free vehicle health score

85
/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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Finance
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Write-off
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Salvage
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Scrapped
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Destruction
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This vehicle presents an exceptionally clean MOT history with a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 4 December 2025 at 69,697 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to January 2022, suggesting a high standard of preventative maintenance or very light duty cycles. The mileage is remarkably low for a 2008 model, averaging roughly 3,872 miles per year. Between January 2024 and December 2025, the vehicle covered 11,222 miles, indicating a steady increase in usage over the last two years. There are no erratic mileage jumps or gaps in the record that would suggest clocking or prolonged periods of abandonment. Despite the lack of recorded failures, the age of the vehicle necessitates a physical check of rubber components. Low-mileage cars often suffer from perishing seals, cracked suspension bushes, and hardened tyre sidewalls due to age rather than wear. A buyer should specifically inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion and check the fluid condition, as low usage can lead to moisture ingress in the braking system. The absence of structural corrosion or exhaust emissions failures across five years of testing is a positive indicator of the chassis condition. Focus your manual inspection on the underside for any hidden rust and verify that the engine oil has been changed regularly, regardless of the low annual mileage, to ensure internal engine health.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Volkswagen Polo (WL08 ABO) from 2008 show a total of 5 MOT tests between January 2022 and December 2025.

With 5 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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