2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AN08 XBY
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 107,587 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AN08 XBY Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 107,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AN08 XBY Mileage History
- 23/07/201140,167 mi
- 14/07/201244,377 mi+4,210 mi
- 14/07/201244,377 mi
- 01/08/201358,543 mi+14,166 mi
- 01/08/201358,543 mi
- 04/08/201463,023 mi+4,480 mi
- 05/08/201463,030 mi+7 mi
- 30/07/201566,232 mi+3,202 mi
- 30/07/201566,232 mi
- 02/08/201668,746 mi+2,514 mi
- 31/07/201778,332 mi+9,586 mi
- 11/08/201889,419 mi+11,087 mi
- 10/08/201990,960 mi+1,541 mi
- 12/08/202092,175 mi+1,215 mi
- 12/08/202092,175 mi
- 05/08/202194,905 mi+2,730 mi
- 05/08/202194,905 mi
- 05/08/202296,666 mi+1,761 mi
- 09/08/202296,666 mi
- 10/08/202398,270 mi+1,604 mi
- 10/08/202398,270 mi
- 14/08/2024102,552 mi+4,282 mi
- 15/08/2024102,554 mi+2 mi
- 14/08/2025107,587 mi+5,033 mi
Average of roughly 4,795 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
AN08 XBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (AN08 XBY) between July 2011 and August 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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