2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · EN57 XJX
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 148,346 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN57 XJX Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 148,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN57 XJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (EN57 XJX) between January 2011 and August 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”.
EN57 XJX Mileage History
- 17/01/201131,024 mi
- 17/05/201235,235 mi+4,211 mi
- 08/04/201340,309 mi+5,074 mi
- 08/04/201340,309 mi
- 03/10/201445,797 mi+5,488 mi
- 03/10/201445,797 mi
- 23/09/201553,778 mi+7,981 mi
- 23/09/201553,778 mi
- 30/09/201664,224 mi+10,446 mi
- 19/10/201769,369 mi+5,145 mi
- 20/10/201769,369 mi
- 16/10/201879,566 mi+10,197 mi
- 11/07/201985,446 mi+5,880 mi
- 11/07/201985,446 mi
- 11/06/202089,726 mi+4,280 mi
- 11/06/202089,726 mi
- 08/07/202191,543 mi+1,817 mi
- 22/08/2022103,145 mi+11,602 mi
- 22/08/2022103,147 mi+2 mi
- 03/08/2023117,159 mi+14,012 mi
- 08/08/2024132,566 mi+15,407 mi
- 06/08/2025148,344 mi+15,778 mi
- 07/08/2025148,346 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,061 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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