2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · AU08 WOR
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 89,975 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AU08 WOR Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 89,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU08 WOR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (AU08 WOR) between February 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AU08 WOR Mileage History
- 24/02/201120,184 mi
- 25/08/201126,702 mi+6,518 mi
- 11/08/201230,193 mi+3,491 mi
- 11/08/201230,193 mi
- 22/01/201436,723 mi+6,530 mi
- 21/01/201541,604 mi+4,881 mi
- 27/01/201646,092 mi+4,488 mi
- 24/01/201752,038 mi+5,946 mi
- 27/12/201758,046 mi+6,008 mi
- 30/01/201972,008 mi+13,962 mi
- 28/01/202077,360 mi+5,352 mi
- 28/01/202077,362 mi+2 mi
- 28/01/202179,548 mi+2,186 mi
- 08/01/202281,239 mi+1,691 mi
- 14/01/202383,804 mi+2,565 mi
- 27/01/202486,636 mi+2,832 mi
- 15/01/202588,817 mi+2,181 mi
- 03/02/202689,975 mi+1,158 mi
- 03/02/202689,975 mi
Average of roughly 4,671 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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