2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DG08 XAB
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29/03/2008. Recorded mileage 34,109 miles. MOT valid until 09/10/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/10/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
DG08 XAB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 34,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
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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DG08 XAB Mileage History
- 31/03/20117,707 mi
- 27/03/201210,022 mi+2,315 mi
- 09/03/201312,392 mi+2,370 mi
- 22/03/201414,784 mi+2,392 mi
- 22/03/201414,784 mi
- 06/03/201516,740 mi+1,956 mi
- 30/03/201619,205 mi+2,465 mi
- 20/03/201721,487 mi+2,282 mi
- 20/03/201721,487 mi
- 07/03/201821,557 mi+70 mi
- 18/03/201922,802 mi+1,245 mi
- 30/09/202025,295 mi+2,493 mi
- 01/10/202025,297 mi+2 mi
- 02/10/202126,851 mi+1,554 mi
- 30/09/202228,751 mi+1,900 mi
- 27/09/202330,179 mi+1,428 mi
- 11/10/202431,758 mi+1,579 mi
- 11/10/202431,758 mi
- 10/10/202533,289 mi+1,531 mi
- 10/10/202533,289 mi
- 30/09/202634,109 mi+820 mi
Average of roughly 1,703 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
DG08 XAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (DG08 XAB) between March 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (25 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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