2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · DV08 GYA
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 167,610 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV08 GYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 167,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV08 GYA 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 (DV08 GYA) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2025 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 (7 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
DV08 GYA Mileage History
- 27/04/2023146,302 mi
- 26/04/2024158,406 mi+12,104 mi
- 29/04/2024158,489 mi+83 mi
- 01/05/2025167,610 mi+9,121 mi
- 01/05/2025167,610 mi
Average of roughly 10,588 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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