2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DL57 CWY
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 74,689 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Dec 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,689 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.
DL57 CWY Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2016
- 74,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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DL57 CWY Mileage History
- 12/01/201129,023 mi
- 13/01/201241,073 mi+12,050 mi
- 15/01/201350,931 mi+9,858 mi
- 16/01/201350,931 mi
- 01/07/201357,372 mi+6,441 mi
- 01/07/201357,372 mi
- 23/09/201470,818 mi+13,446 mi
- 25/09/201470,818 mi
- 22/09/201572,162 mi+1,344 mi
- 22/09/201674,689 mi+2,527 mi
Average of roughly 8,019 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
DL57 CWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (DL57 CWY) between January 2011 and September 2016.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)”; “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”.
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