2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · FP08 JFX
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 14 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 206,244 miles. MOT valid until 06 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP08 JFX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 206,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP08 JFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (FP08 JFX) between May 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 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: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
FP08 JFX Mileage History
- 03/05/201145,548 mi
- 23/05/201262,511 mi+16,963 mi
- 24/05/201382,470 mi+19,959 mi
- 23/05/2014102,537 mi+20,067 mi
- 23/05/2015132,841 mi+30,304 mi
- 24/05/2016137,103 mi+4,262 mi
- 17/05/2017150,265 mi+13,162 mi
- 16/05/2018162,293 mi+12,028 mi
- 20/05/2019177,607 mi+15,314 mi
- 20/05/2019177,607 mi
- 23/11/2020196,373 mi+18,766 mi
- 23/11/2020196,373 mi
- 30/11/2021197,895 mi+1,522 mi
- 01/12/2021197,896 mi+1 mi
- 22/11/2022199,809 mi+1,913 mi
- 23/11/2022199,809 mi
- 30/11/2023201,508 mi+1,699 mi
- 07/12/2023201,524 mi+16 mi
- 03/12/2024203,919 mi+2,395 mi
- 26/11/2025206,242 mi+2,323 mi
- 03/12/2025206,244 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,017 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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