2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GIG 1053
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 135,424 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GIG 1053 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 135,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GIG 1053 Mileage History
- 18/05/2023138,161 mi
- 07/07/2024148,533 mi+10,372 mi
- 20/08/2024150,765 mi+2,232 mi
- 27/10/2025153,399 mi+2,634 mi
- 02/12/2025135,424 mi-17,975 mi
Average of roughly -1,076 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GIG 1053 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 (GIG 1053) between May 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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