2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DU08 LWW
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18/03/2008. Recorded mileage 127,800 miles. MOT valid until 21/08/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,800 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
DU08 LWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 127,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
DU08 LWW Mileage History
- 22/08/2024116,060 mi
- 23/08/2024116,065 mi+5 mi
- 19/08/2025120,502 mi+4,437 mi
- 21/08/2026127,800 mi+7,298 mi
- 22/08/2026127,800 mi
Average of roughly 5,875 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DU08 LWW 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 LWW) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (DU08 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as DU08LWW.
CITROEN
C-CROSSER
CITROEN
BERLINGO
AUDI
TT
CITROEN
C3
TESLA
MODEL S
CITROEN
C4
CITROEN
C4
CITROEN
C4
CITROEN
C3
CITROEN
C1
CITROEN
XSARA
CITROEN
RELAY