2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · EX58 YFL
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2008. Recorded mileage 131,359 miles. MOT valid until 23/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
EX58 YFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 131,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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EX58 YFL Mileage History
- 20/10/2022114,481 mi
- 19/09/2023117,563 mi+3,082 mi
- 18/09/2024123,975 mi+6,412 mi
- 18/09/2025131,167 mi+7,192 mi
- 25/10/2025131,359 mi+192 mi
Average of roughly 5,598 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EX58 YFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (EX58 YFL) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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