2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · FN58 LXA
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 162,989 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN58 LXA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 162,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN58 LXA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (FN58 LXA) between September 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
FN58 LXA Mileage History
- 14/09/201116,676 mi
- 13/09/201243,583 mi+26,907 mi
- 01/10/201352,754 mi+9,171 mi
- 19/11/201464,069 mi+11,315 mi
- 19/11/201464,069 mi
- 06/11/201573,287 mi+9,218 mi
- 06/11/201573,287 mi
- 07/11/201684,147 mi+10,860 mi
- 21/11/201684,396 mi+249 mi
- 13/11/201797,675 mi+13,279 mi
- 13/11/201795,680 mi-1,995 mi
- 05/11/2018107,696 mi+12,016 mi
- 01/11/2019119,479 mi+11,783 mi
- 01/11/2019119,479 mi
- 10/11/2020125,192 mi+5,713 mi
- 19/11/2021128,774 mi+3,582 mi
- 19/11/2021128,774 mi
- 25/10/2022135,613 mi+6,839 mi
- 27/10/2022135,613 mi
- 07/11/2023143,343 mi+7,730 mi
- 07/11/2023143,343 mi
- 21/11/2024153,425 mi+10,082 mi
- 22/11/2024153,427 mi+2 mi
- 11/11/2025162,989 mi+9,562 mi
- 11/11/2025162,989 mi
Average of roughly 10,332 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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