2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AB08 PYL
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02/06/2008. Recorded mileage 129,944 miles. MOT valid until 04/12/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,944 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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
- 1390cc
AB08 PYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 129,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 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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AB08 PYL Mileage History
- 30/11/2023107,367 mi
- 01/12/2023107,369 mi+2 mi
- 03/12/2024119,101 mi+11,732 mi
- 01/12/2025129,941 mi+10,840 mi
- 02/12/2025129,944 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 11,246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AB08 PYL 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 (AB08 PYL) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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