2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YY08 AEL
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20/03/2008. Recorded mileage 150,439 miles. MOT valid until 01/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
YY08 AEL Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 150,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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YY08 AEL Mileage History
- 25/02/201116,101 mi
- 10/03/201223,497 mi+7,396 mi
- 15/03/201337,134 mi+13,637 mi
- 17/03/201451,962 mi+14,828 mi
- 17/03/201451,962 mi
- 18/02/201561,712 mi+9,750 mi
- 18/02/201673,078 mi+11,366 mi
- 11/02/201784,935 mi+11,857 mi
- 10/02/201896,603 mi+11,668 mi
- 16/02/2019108,906 mi+12,303 mi
- 27/02/2020118,799 mi+9,893 mi
- 19/02/2021122,099 mi+3,300 mi
- 14/02/2022127,103 mi+5,004 mi
- 16/02/2022127,195 mi+92 mi
- 16/02/2022127,210 mi+15 mi
- 06/02/2023134,542 mi+7,332 mi
- 06/02/2023134,542 mi
- 22/02/2024139,487 mi+4,945 mi
- 23/02/2024139,513 mi+26 mi
- 10/02/2025144,928 mi+5,415 mi
- 12/02/2025144,928 mi
- 02/03/2026150,439 mi+5,511 mi
Average of roughly 8,947 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
YY08 AEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (YY08 AEL) between February 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cente”.
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