2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · DV08 WPZ
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 68,650 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DV08 WPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 68,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DV08 WPZ Mileage History
- 27/07/202462,326 mi
- 04/08/202563,420 mi+1,094 mi
- 04/08/202563,422 mi+2 mi
- 27/07/202668,649 mi+5,227 mi
- 28/07/202668,650 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,160 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DV08 WPZ 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 WPZ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 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: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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