2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · EX58 KVH
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 80,944 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,944 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EX58 KVH Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 80,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX58 KVH 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 (EX58 KVH) between September 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
EX58 KVH Mileage History
- 10/09/20113,279 mi
- 10/09/20113,279 mi
- 12/09/20124,683 mi+1,404 mi
- 04/09/20136,075 mi+1,392 mi
- 09/09/20148,399 mi+2,324 mi
- 03/09/201510,285 mi+1,886 mi
- 09/09/201611,452 mi+1,167 mi
- 21/04/201712,012 mi+560 mi
- 12/04/201818,010 mi+5,998 mi
- 18/04/201926,335 mi+8,325 mi
- 02/04/202030,968 mi+4,633 mi
- 02/04/202030,968 mi
- 15/04/202138,028 mi+7,060 mi
- 24/03/202246,487 mi+8,459 mi
- 24/03/202246,487 mi
- 23/03/202354,761 mi+8,274 mi
- 04/04/202461,380 mi+6,619 mi
- 27/03/202571,146 mi+9,766 mi
- 28/03/202571,148 mi+2 mi
- 26/03/202680,944 mi+9,796 mi
Average of roughly 5,341 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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