2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · AO08 FNS
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 129,125 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO08 FNS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/03/2026
- 129,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO08 FNS 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 (AO08 FNS) between November 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
AO08 FNS Mileage History
- 19/11/2021128,616 mi
- 26/11/2021128,628 mi+12 mi
- 06/12/2021128,636 mi+8 mi
- 06/08/2024129,120 mi+484 mi
- 13/03/2026129,125 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 118 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N/9N3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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