2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · EX08 PVT
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 136,331 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX08 PVT Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
- 136,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX08 PVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (EX08 PVT) between March 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
EX08 PVT Mileage History
- 23/03/201122,585 mi
- 19/03/201227,950 mi+5,365 mi
- 25/03/201334,362 mi+6,412 mi
- 19/03/201441,392 mi+7,030 mi
- 16/03/201547,729 mi+6,337 mi
- 21/03/201654,380 mi+6,651 mi
- 27/03/201757,527 mi+3,147 mi
- 26/03/201865,860 mi+8,333 mi
- 26/03/201865,860 mi
- 28/03/201974,995 mi+9,135 mi
- 29/03/201974,995 mi
- 16/10/202091,239 mi+16,244 mi
- 16/10/202091,239 mi
- 14/10/2021109,373 mi+18,134 mi
- 14/10/2022118,860 mi+9,487 mi
- 25/10/2023125,341 mi+6,481 mi
- 26/10/2023125,341 mi
- 04/11/2024130,560 mi+5,219 mi
- 05/11/2024130,570 mi+10 mi
- 06/12/2025136,331 mi+5,761 mi
Average of roughly 7,733 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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