2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · CE08 JNN
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 118,262 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- 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.
CE08 JNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 118,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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CE08 JNN Mileage History
- 12/04/2023100,664 mi
- 13/04/2023100,664 mi
- 26/03/2024109,447 mi+8,783 mi
- 14/04/2025118,261 mi+8,814 mi
- 17/04/2025118,262 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,734 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CE08 JNN 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 (CE08 JNN) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
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