2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DU08 JDX
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 165,209 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,209 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.
DU08 JDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 165,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DU08 JDX Mileage History
- 29/06/2023148,700 mi
- 24/06/2024155,236 mi+6,536 mi
- 02/07/2025158,515 mi+3,279 mi
- 02/07/2025158,519 mi+4 mi
- 23/06/2026165,209 mi+6,690 mi
Average of roughly 5,531 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DU08 JDX 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 (DU08 JDX) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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