2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · BV08 TYA
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 68,342 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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 TYA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 68,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV08 TYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (BV08 TYA) between February 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
BV08 TYA Mileage History
- 14/02/201110,313 mi
- 20/02/201214,781 mi+4,468 mi
- 03/09/201215,206 mi+425 mi
- 24/08/201319,202 mi+3,996 mi
- 08/05/201421,511 mi+2,309 mi
- 08/05/201421,511 mi
- 30/04/201529,165 mi+7,654 mi
- 29/04/201634,377 mi+5,212 mi
- 09/05/201634,532 mi+155 mi
- 18/04/201739,844 mi+5,312 mi
- 17/04/201845,111 mi+5,267 mi
- 30/04/201948,409 mi+3,298 mi
- 13/07/202050,567 mi+2,158 mi
- 06/07/202151,968 mi+1,401 mi
- 29/06/202253,830 mi+1,862 mi
- 02/06/202354,878 mi+1,048 mi
- 23/05/202459,332 mi+4,454 mi
- 23/05/202459,332 mi
- 14/05/202563,510 mi+4,178 mi
- 14/05/202563,510 mi
- 02/06/202668,342 mi+4,832 mi
- 10/06/202668,342 mi
Average of roughly 3,788 miles per year across 22 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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