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2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · FL08 XUU

FL08 XUU

2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28/03/2008. Recorded mileage 112,174 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2008 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 12/01/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
112,174 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/01/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1900cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The most recent MOT on 8 January 2022 at 112,174 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle presented as roadworthy at that time. The maintenance trend shown across the two available entries is stable, with no recurring advisories or progressive mechanical deterioration logged in the official record. The recorded mileage of 112,174 at the January 2022 test equates to an average of roughly 6,232 miles per year since first registration in 2008, which sits within typical use for a vehicle of this age. The two tests are only two days apart at near-identical mileages, 112,046 on 6 January 2022 and 112,174 on 8 January 2022, and the first failed with no defects listed before the immediate pass. This suggests an administrative or data-recording anomaly rather than a genuine mechanical fault, and the sparse history gives no evidence of rapid accumulation or long-standing disuse. Given the clean January 2022 pass and absence of flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition. Eighteen years of age invites unseen rust on sills and subframes not always caught in a standard test. Verify the actual odometer against the 112,174 figure and confirm no mileage discrepancy exists from the two 2022 entries. The lack of advisories implies previous owners addressed consumables such as tyres and wiper blades before the final test. Without earlier records, no pattern of skipped upkeep can be proven, but the thin history offers limited insight into long-term drivetrain care on this high-mileage-for-age Polo.

FL08 XUU Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2022
  • 112,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
✓ No outstanding recalls
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FL08 XUU Mileage History

  1. 06/01/2022112,046 mi
  2. 08/01/2022112,174 mi+128 mi

Average of roughly 23,780 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

FL08 XUU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 08:21
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (FL08 XUU) between January 2022 and January 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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