2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BV08 TVE
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 114,886 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,886 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.
BV08 TVE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 114,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV08 TVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (BV08 TVE) between March 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 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: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Outer Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
BV08 TVE Mileage History
- 31/03/201110,714 mi
- 22/03/201218,787 mi+8,073 mi
- 25/03/201329,466 mi+10,679 mi
- 24/03/201441,817 mi+12,351 mi
- 24/03/201441,817 mi
- 23/03/201553,560 mi+11,743 mi
- 23/03/201553,560 mi
- 21/03/201663,985 mi+10,425 mi
- 10/03/201774,833 mi+10,848 mi
- 23/03/201882,924 mi+8,091 mi
- 22/03/201991,537 mi+8,613 mi
- 08/09/202093,891 mi+2,354 mi
- 10/09/202195,814 mi+1,923 mi
- 10/10/202299,116 mi+3,302 mi
- 25/09/2023103,066 mi+3,950 mi
- 16/09/2024108,511 mi+5,445 mi
- 19/08/2025112,408 mi+3,897 mi
- 13/08/2026114,886 mi+2,478 mi
Average of roughly 6,778 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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