2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FH08 HJN
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 146,620 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH08 HJN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 146,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH08 HJN 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 (FH08 HJN) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 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 (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm and 2x cut to cords (5.2.3 (e))”; “Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
FH08 HJN Mileage History
- 10/08/2024125,820 mi
- 10/08/2024125,820 mi
- 13/08/2025135,345 mi+9,525 mi
- 14/08/2025135,353 mi+8 mi
- 11/08/2026146,620 mi+11,267 mi
Average of roughly 10,393 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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