2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FD08 DFN
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 May 2008. Recorded mileage 84,409 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD08 DFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2024
- 84,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD08 DFN 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 (FD08 DFN) between March 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt s”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FD08 DFN Mileage History
- 30/03/202281,910 mi
- 30/03/202281,910 mi
- 31/03/202383,808 mi+1,898 mi
- 02/05/202484,409 mi+601 mi
- 02/05/202484,409 mi
Average of roughly 1,194 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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