2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · EX58 VLM
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 118,545 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX58 VLM Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 118,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX58 VLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (EX58 VLM) between September 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)”.
EX58 VLM Mileage History
- 24/09/201117,774 mi
- 08/09/201224,251 mi+6,477 mi
- 14/09/201332,637 mi+8,386 mi
- 20/09/201441,227 mi+8,590 mi
- 20/09/201441,227 mi
- 12/09/201549,331 mi+8,104 mi
- 03/09/201657,067 mi+7,736 mi
- 05/09/201657,114 mi+47 mi
- 26/08/201764,206 mi+7,092 mi
- 18/08/201870,674 mi+6,468 mi
- 17/08/201977,642 mi+6,968 mi
- 01/08/202082,358 mi+4,716 mi
- 03/09/202187,566 mi+5,208 mi
- 13/08/202293,050 mi+5,484 mi
- 12/08/202399,528 mi+6,478 mi
- 24/08/2024105,812 mi+6,284 mi
- 09/08/2025112,228 mi+6,416 mi
- 16/08/2025112,292 mi+64 mi
- 15/08/2026118,545 mi+6,253 mi
Average of roughly 6,767 miles per year across 19 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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