2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · CE08 GNZ
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 116,627 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
CE08 GNZ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 116,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE08 GNZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (CE08 GNZ) between March 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (33 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 Front Lower Steering system fouling Unable to achieve full-lock to nearside due to steering knuckle/hub fouling ”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
CE08 GNZ Mileage History
- 04/03/201122,647 mi
- 03/08/201126,233 mi+3,586 mi
- 21/02/201363,698 mi+37,465 mi
- 21/02/201363,705 mi+7 mi
- 14/02/201474,085 mi+10,380 mi
- 27/01/201583,271 mi+9,186 mi
- 27/01/201583,271 mi
- 17/02/201688,933 mi+5,662 mi
- 22/02/201688,933 mi
- 06/03/201793,279 mi+4,346 mi
- 23/02/201897,226 mi+3,947 mi
- 08/03/2019101,601 mi+4,375 mi
- 08/03/2019101,601 mi
- 07/07/2020104,619 mi+3,018 mi
- 07/07/2020104,619 mi
- 09/07/2021105,906 mi+1,287 mi
- 09/07/2021105,906 mi
- 11/07/2022107,817 mi+1,911 mi
- 10/07/2023109,393 mi+1,576 mi
- 11/07/2023109,393 mi
- 09/07/2024111,500 mi+2,107 mi
- 17/07/2024111,509 mi+9 mi
- 15/07/2025113,430 mi+1,921 mi
- 26/07/2025113,445 mi+15 mi
- 27/07/2026116,626 mi+3,181 mi
- 27/07/2026116,627 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,103 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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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