2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · BU08 MDY
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 57,091 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU08 MDY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2023
- 57,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU08 MDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (BU08 MDY) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
BU08 MDY Mileage History
- 22/09/202254,890 mi
- 23/09/202254,890 mi
- 18/09/202357,091 mi+2,201 mi
Average of roughly 2,227 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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