2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AE08 RSL
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24/07/2008. Recorded mileage 118,584 miles. MOT valid until 01/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,584 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
AE08 RSL Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2025
- 118,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 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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AE08 RSL Mileage History
- 28/09/201127,933 mi
- 28/01/201329,738 mi+1,805 mi
- 31/12/201336,682 mi+6,944 mi
- 23/01/201545,351 mi+8,669 mi
- 02/02/201545,351 mi
- 09/01/201654,545 mi+9,194 mi
- 16/01/201654,545 mi
- 25/01/201764,454 mi+9,909 mi
- 25/01/201765,460 mi+1,006 mi
- 21/10/201770,230 mi+4,770 mi
- 21/10/201770,230 mi
- 17/10/201875,010 mi+4,780 mi
- 18/10/201875,010 mi
- 23/09/201978,485 mi+3,475 mi
- 23/09/201978,485 mi
- 10/11/202083,998 mi+5,513 mi
- 22/10/202188,440 mi+4,442 mi
- 12/11/202292,860 mi+4,420 mi
- 23/09/202397,878 mi+5,018 mi
- 26/09/202397,879 mi+1 mi
- 12/09/2024110,774 mi+12,895 mi
- 02/11/2025118,584 mi+7,810 mi
- 02/11/2025118,584 mi
Average of roughly 6,431 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
AE08 RSL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (AE08 RSL) between September 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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