2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · BV08 UDJ
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07/03/2008. Recorded mileage 78,039 miles. MOT valid until 07/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,039 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1400cc
BV08 UDJ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 78,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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BV08 UDJ Mileage History
- 18/02/20117,225 mi
- 27/02/20128,276 mi+1,051 mi
- 12/02/20139,489 mi+1,213 mi
- 13/02/201410,313 mi+824 mi
- 11/02/201511,355 mi+1,042 mi
- 12/02/201511,355 mi
- 05/03/201617,583 mi+6,228 mi
- 27/02/201723,407 mi+5,824 mi
- 20/02/201829,249 mi+5,842 mi
- 22/02/201933,486 mi+4,237 mi
- 02/03/202041,068 mi+7,582 mi
- 17/02/202146,061 mi+4,993 mi
- 24/02/202251,789 mi+5,728 mi
- 28/02/202358,212 mi+6,423 mi
- 27/02/202464,596 mi+6,384 mi
- 05/03/202464,729 mi+133 mi
- 03/03/202571,909 mi+7,180 mi
- 24/02/202677,922 mi+6,013 mi
- 03/03/202678,039 mi+117 mi
Average of roughly 4,709 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
BV08 UDJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (BV08 UDJ) between February 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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