2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · FE08 UUY
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 185,819 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,819 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.
FE08 UUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 185,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FE08 UUY Mileage History
- 25/01/2024162,670 mi
- 25/01/2024162,670 mi
- 29/01/2025174,555 mi+11,885 mi
- 28/01/2026185,688 mi+11,133 mi
- 31/01/2026185,819 mi+131 mi
Average of roughly 11,473 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FE08 UUY 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 (FE08 UUY) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2026 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working water in lamp unit (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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