2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · AR02 AKZ
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 171,899 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,899 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR02 AKZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 171,899 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.
AR02 AKZ 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 (AR02 AKZ) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AR02 AKZ Mileage History
- 15/07/2022142,307 mi
- 18/07/2023153,680 mi+11,373 mi
- 19/09/2024162,813 mi+9,133 mi
- 27/08/2025171,758 mi+8,945 mi
- 01/09/2025171,899 mi+141 mi
Average of roughly 9,447 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: Below Average
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- Electro-Hydraulic Steering PumpSerious
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- Timing Chain Rattle (1.2 TSI)Serious
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- Front Wishbone Bush WearModerate
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