2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AN08 XWA
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 101,722 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,722 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.
AN08 XWA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 101,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 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: Below 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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AN08 XWA Mileage History
- 05/07/201128,790 mi
- 07/07/201235,773 mi+6,983 mi
- 28/03/201339,830 mi+4,057 mi
- 29/03/201447,006 mi+7,176 mi
- 30/03/201552,481 mi+5,475 mi
- 31/03/201552,481 mi
- 29/03/201654,287 mi+1,806 mi
- 01/04/201759,517 mi+5,230 mi
- 03/04/201759,520 mi+3 mi
- 02/04/201865,510 mi+5,990 mi
- 30/03/201971,603 mi+6,093 mi
- 11/03/202076,065 mi+4,462 mi
- 11/03/202076,065 mi
- 27/03/202178,518 mi+2,453 mi
- 31/03/202178,538 mi+20 mi
- 28/03/202282,904 mi+4,366 mi
- 03/04/202388,881 mi+5,977 mi
- 03/04/202388,881 mi
- 28/03/202494,027 mi+5,146 mi
- 28/03/202494,027 mi
- 29/03/202597,848 mi+3,821 mi
- 28/03/2026101,718 mi+3,870 mi
- 30/03/2026101,722 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,949 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
AN08 XWA 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 (AN08 XWA) between July 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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