2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AY08 YYG
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 126,537 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/06/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
AY08 YYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2024
- 126,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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AY08 YYG Mileage History
- 29/12/2021109,348 mi
- 29/12/2021109,348 mi
- 16/12/2022116,752 mi+7,404 mi
- 20/06/2024126,537 mi+9,785 mi
- 21/06/2024126,537 mi
Average of roughly 6,939 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY08 YYG 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 (AY08 YYG) between December 2021 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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