2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · FG58 CXJ
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 166,558 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG58 CXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2024
- 166,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG58 CXJ 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 (FG58 CXJ) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 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: Steering (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FG58 CXJ Mileage History
- 22/10/2022148,281 mi
- 20/10/2023158,943 mi+10,662 mi
- 20/10/2023158,943 mi
- 24/10/2024166,518 mi+7,575 mi
- 29/10/2024166,558 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 9,044 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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