2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · CA53 FOZ
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 86,369 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA53 FOZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 86,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA53 FOZ 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 (CA53 FOZ) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
CA53 FOZ Mileage History
- 23/08/202374,068 mi
- 23/08/202477,945 mi+3,877 mi
- 26/08/202581,705 mi+3,760 mi
- 01/08/202686,346 mi+4,641 mi
- 03/08/202686,369 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 4,176 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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