2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AA08 OKM
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 May 2008. Recorded mileage 94,742 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,742 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.
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.
AA08 OKM Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 94,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AA08 OKM 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 (AA08 OKM) between May 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (35 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
AA08 OKM Mileage History
- 07/05/201129,504 mi
- 07/05/201129,504 mi
- 19/05/201243,643 mi+14,139 mi
- 19/05/201243,643 mi
- 02/05/201355,747 mi+12,104 mi
- 02/05/201355,747 mi
- 23/05/201464,235 mi+8,488 mi
- 23/05/201464,235 mi
- 27/05/201572,463 mi+8,228 mi
- 27/05/201572,463 mi
- 20/05/201677,106 mi+4,643 mi
- 19/05/201778,740 mi+1,634 mi
- 18/05/201880,572 mi+1,832 mi
- 18/05/201880,572 mi
- 16/05/201982,507 mi+1,935 mi
- 03/11/202084,608 mi+2,101 mi
- 04/11/202084,608 mi
- 02/11/202186,683 mi+2,075 mi
- 22/01/202388,799 mi+2,116 mi
- 18/01/202490,583 mi+1,784 mi
- 08/01/202592,009 mi+1,426 mi
- 13/01/202694,742 mi+2,733 mi
Average of roughly 4,441 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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