2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AH08 ASA
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 51,363 miles. MOT valid until 11/12/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,363 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
AH08 ASA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 51,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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AH08 ASA Mileage History
- 02/11/202348,457 mi
- 05/11/202449,843 mi+1,386 mi
- 05/11/202449,843 mi
- 10/12/202551,362 mi+1,519 mi
- 12/12/202551,363 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,377 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AH08 ASA 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 (AH08 ASA) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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