2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · BN58 FKP
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 161,496 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN58 FKP Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2024
- 161,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN58 FKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (BN58 FKP) between August 2011 and July 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
BN58 FKP Mileage History
- 17/08/201130,078 mi
- 30/08/201243,560 mi+13,482 mi
- 30/08/201243,562 mi+2 mi
- 23/08/201354,826 mi+11,264 mi
- 27/08/201466,726 mi+11,900 mi
- 27/08/201466,726 mi
- 21/07/201572,431 mi+5,705 mi
- 21/10/201572,473 mi+42 mi
- 23/10/201572,473 mi
- 06/12/201685,796 mi+13,323 mi
- 15/12/2017101,351 mi+15,555 mi
- 07/12/2018111,972 mi+10,621 mi
- 07/12/2018111,972 mi
- 13/12/2019121,229 mi+9,257 mi
- 14/01/2021134,161 mi+12,932 mi
- 01/02/2022152,502 mi+18,341 mi
- 02/02/2022152,505 mi+3 mi
- 04/02/2023160,797 mi+8,292 mi
- 04/02/2023160,797 mi
- 01/07/2024161,496 mi+699 mi
Average of roughly 10,208 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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