2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · EX08 FJD
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 118,385 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2022. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX08 FJD Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2021
- 118,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX08 FJD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (EX08 FJD) between March 2011 and October 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
EX08 FJD Mileage History
- 12/03/201130,106 mi
- 05/03/201240,402 mi+10,296 mi
- 10/03/201240,536 mi+134 mi
- 11/03/201350,528 mi+9,992 mi
- 12/03/201350,528 mi
- 19/02/201459,219 mi+8,691 mi
- 21/02/201459,324 mi+105 mi
- 16/02/201568,618 mi+9,294 mi
- 16/02/201568,618 mi
- 06/02/201676,032 mi+7,414 mi
- 12/02/201676,052 mi+20 mi
- 18/02/201784,245 mi+8,193 mi
- 03/03/201897,618 mi+13,373 mi
- 09/03/201998,816 mi+1,198 mi
- 09/03/201998,816 mi
- 08/09/202099,305 mi+489 mi
- 08/10/2021118,385 mi+19,080 mi
- 11/10/2021118,385 mi
Average of roughly 8,340 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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