2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DS57 YUE
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 69,234 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS57 YUE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 69,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS57 YUE 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 (DS57 YUE) between January 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 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 (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Rear Brake performance unable to be tested leak (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
DS57 YUE Mileage History
- 31/01/201113,518 mi
- 25/01/201218,548 mi+5,030 mi
- 14/01/201323,742 mi+5,194 mi
- 15/01/201429,489 mi+5,747 mi
- 15/01/201429,489 mi
- 13/01/201533,562 mi+4,073 mi
- 25/01/201636,539 mi+2,977 mi
- 25/01/201739,406 mi+2,867 mi
- 26/01/201842,122 mi+2,716 mi
- 24/01/201945,053 mi+2,931 mi
- 20/01/202048,154 mi+3,101 mi
- 25/01/202150,015 mi+1,861 mi
- 20/01/202252,727 mi+2,712 mi
- 21/01/202252,729 mi+2 mi
- 09/01/202354,017 mi+1,288 mi
- 09/01/202354,019 mi+2 mi
- 10/01/202457,042 mi+3,023 mi
- 19/01/202457,076 mi+34 mi
- 24/01/202562,539 mi+5,463 mi
- 08/01/202669,234 mi+6,695 mi
- 19/01/202669,234 mi
Average of roughly 3,722 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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