2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AA08 FFR
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12/05/2008. Recorded mileage 109,229 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,229 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
AA08 FFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 24/09/2026
- 109,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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AA08 FFR Mileage History
- 09/08/202271,372 mi
- 09/08/202377,486 mi+6,114 mi
- 01/08/202481,784 mi+4,298 mi
- 21/08/202593,228 mi+11,444 mi
- 24/09/2026109,229 mi+16,001 mi
Average of roughly 9,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AA08 FFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (AA08 FFR) between August 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
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