2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AM08 UPH
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 84,913 miles. MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,913 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.
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AM08 UPH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2023
- 84,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM08 UPH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (AM08 UPH) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AM08 UPH Mileage History
- 08/03/202278,648 mi
- 14/03/202384,913 mi+6,265 mi
- 14/03/202384,913 mi
Average of roughly 6,168 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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