2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AA08 FFV
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2008. Recorded mileage 97,420 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,420 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.
AA08 FFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 97,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AA08 FFV Mileage History
- 27/08/202493,888 mi
- 29/08/202493,888 mi
- 26/08/202595,941 mi+2,053 mi
- 26/08/202595,941 mi
- 21/08/202697,420 mi+1,479 mi
Average of roughly 1,782 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AA08 FFV 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 FFV) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Side repeater not working offside and nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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