2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · EK08 UOB
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 117,495 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EK08 UOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/09/2026
- 117,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EK08 UOB Mileage History
- 11/09/2023108,174 mi
- 04/09/2024111,149 mi+2,975 mi
- 15/09/2025114,142 mi+2,993 mi
- 19/09/2025114,145 mi+3 mi
- 09/09/2026117,495 mi+3,350 mi
Average of roughly 3,112 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EK08 UOB 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 (EK08 UOB) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.3”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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