2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · BW57 BFK
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 164,172 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW57 BFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/01/2026
- 164,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW57 BFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (BW57 BFK) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
BW57 BFK Mileage History
- 13/12/2022134,889 mi
- 13/12/2022134,889 mi
- 16/12/2023144,207 mi+9,318 mi
- 14/12/2024155,227 mi+11,020 mi
- 09/01/2026164,172 mi+8,945 mi
Average of roughly 9,524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N/9N3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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