2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AC08 BXS
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 104,618 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AC08 BXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/07/2025
- 104,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AC08 BXS 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 (AC08 BXS) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Body mounting fixings insecure Side Mirror (6.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
AC08 BXS Mileage History
- 14/06/202293,219 mi
- 15/06/202397,078 mi+3,859 mi
- 15/06/202397,078 mi
- 13/05/2024100,315 mi+3,237 mi
- 09/07/2025104,618 mi+4,303 mi
Average of roughly 3,714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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