2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FH08 OGY
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 122,658 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH08 OGY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2024
- 122,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH08 OGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (FH08 OGY) between June 2011 and April 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
FH08 OGY Mileage History
- 07/06/201132,223 mi
- 02/06/201240,348 mi+8,125 mi
- 25/05/201348,427 mi+8,079 mi
- 31/05/201455,845 mi+7,418 mi
- 16/05/201562,753 mi+6,908 mi
- 16/05/201562,753 mi
- 19/01/201666,546 mi+3,793 mi
- 19/01/201775,863 mi+9,317 mi
- 26/01/201884,428 mi+8,565 mi
- 27/01/201884,428 mi
- 11/02/201998,887 mi+14,459 mi
- 12/03/2020105,724 mi+6,837 mi
- 30/03/2020105,736 mi+12 mi
- 19/03/2021111,309 mi+5,573 mi
- 22/03/2021111,385 mi+76 mi
- 29/03/2022114,574 mi+3,189 mi
- 17/04/2023121,140 mi+6,566 mi
- 17/04/2023121,140 mi
- 05/04/2024122,658 mi+1,518 mi
- 05/04/2024122,658 mi
Average of roughly 7,049 miles per year across 20 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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