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2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AM08 EGE

AM08 EGE

2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2008. Recorded mileage 101,423 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2008 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/12/2020
Road Tax
Untaxed (16/07/2019)
Recorded Mileage
101,423 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/12/2020
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 16/07/2019
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
1198cc

AM08 EGE Key Findings

  • 12 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2019
  • 101,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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AM08 EGE Mileage History

  1. 06/04/201126,480 mi
  2. 02/04/201234,345 mi+7,865 mi
  3. 30/04/201345,153 mi+10,808 mi
  4. 28/04/201454,635 mi+9,482 mi
  5. 07/05/201564,065 mi+9,430 mi
  6. 21/01/201665,666 mi+1,601 mi
  7. 11/05/201778,183 mi+12,517 mi
  8. 12/05/201778,184 mi+1 mi
  9. 18/06/201886,371 mi+8,187 mi
  10. 18/06/201886,372 mi+1 mi
  11. 21/06/2019101,423 mi+15,051 mi
  12. 21/06/2019101,423 mi

Average of roughly 9,130 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

AM08 EGE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 15:58
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (AM08 EGE) between April 2011 and June 2019.

The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 21 June 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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