2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BK08 UYR
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 105,021 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,021 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.
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.
BK08 UYR Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 105,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK08 UYR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (BK08 UYR) between March 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
BK08 UYR Mileage History
- 29/03/201120,862 mi
- 29/03/201120,862 mi
- 31/03/201228,285 mi+7,423 mi
- 30/03/201335,017 mi+6,732 mi
- 22/03/201441,534 mi+6,517 mi
- 30/03/201549,673 mi+8,139 mi
- 30/03/201549,673 mi
- 06/04/201657,577 mi+7,904 mi
- 08/04/201657,599 mi+22 mi
- 26/08/201767,725 mi+10,126 mi
- 26/08/201767,725 mi
- 14/08/201873,494 mi+5,769 mi
- 14/08/201873,494 mi
- 21/08/201975,661 mi+2,167 mi
- 22/08/201975,661 mi
- 25/08/202079,669 mi+4,008 mi
- 25/08/202079,671 mi+2 mi
- 10/08/202182,532 mi+2,861 mi
- 17/08/202182,691 mi+159 mi
- 18/01/202388,334 mi+5,643 mi
- 30/04/202492,725 mi+4,391 mi
- 30/04/202492,725 mi
- 28/04/202599,747 mi+7,022 mi
- 28/04/202599,747 mi
- 28/04/2026105,012 mi+5,265 mi
- 01/05/2026105,021 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 5,577 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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