2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · DJH 666
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 19 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 110,363 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,363 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.
DJH 666 Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 110,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DJH 666 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 (DJH 666) between March 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 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: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Fuel system component leaking diesel pump area leaking diesel onto the underside of car and road (6.1.3 (”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
DJH 666 Mileage History
- 21/03/201136,192 mi
- 27/03/201241,038 mi+4,846 mi
- 28/03/201241,038 mi
- 22/03/201345,055 mi+4,017 mi
- 26/03/201448,235 mi+3,180 mi
- 02/04/201552,673 mi+4,438 mi
- 24/03/201656,440 mi+3,767 mi
- 07/04/201760,871 mi+4,431 mi
- 06/04/201862,936 mi+2,065 mi
- 27/02/201967,003 mi+4,067 mi
- 20/02/202071,478 mi+4,475 mi
- 10/03/202173,182 mi+1,704 mi
- 23/03/202276,344 mi+3,162 mi
- 23/03/202276,344 mi
- 15/03/202379,135 mi+2,791 mi
- 20/03/202491,731 mi+12,596 mi
- 03/04/202491,830 mi+99 mi
- 05/04/202491,846 mi+16 mi
- 27/03/2025102,022 mi+10,176 mi
- 31/03/2025102,022 mi
- 15/06/2026110,363 mi+8,341 mi
Average of roughly 4,868 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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