2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · EX58 NWN
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 164,772 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX58 NWN Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 164,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX58 NWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (EX58 NWN) between August 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 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: Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps clouded (4.1.2 (c))”.
EX58 NWN Mileage History
- 16/08/201121,953 mi
- 17/08/201227,913 mi+5,960 mi
- 12/08/201334,051 mi+6,138 mi
- 07/08/201439,956 mi+5,905 mi
- 11/08/201545,527 mi+5,571 mi
- 20/04/201649,228 mi+3,701 mi
- 06/04/201754,536 mi+5,308 mi
- 11/04/201754,536 mi
- 20/04/201860,982 mi+6,446 mi
- 05/04/201967,453 mi+6,471 mi
- 05/04/201967,453 mi
- 29/07/202077,234 mi+9,781 mi
- 06/07/202191,423 mi+14,189 mi
- 28/07/2022109,564 mi+18,141 mi
- 21/07/2023130,275 mi+20,711 mi
- 21/07/2023103,277 mi-26,998 mi
- 25/07/2024150,520 mi+47,243 mi
- 26/07/2024150,521 mi+1 mi
- 24/07/2025156,699 mi+6,178 mi
- 28/07/2026164,769 mi+8,070 mi
- 05/08/2026164,772 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,540 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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