2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GL08 VZP
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 111,888 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL08 VZP Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2023
- 111,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 VZP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (GL08 VZP) between July 2011 and December 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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))”; “Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
GL08 VZP Mileage History
- 15/07/201136,913 mi
- 26/07/201245,573 mi+8,660 mi
- 24/06/201462,734 mi+17,161 mi
- 09/06/201571,489 mi+8,755 mi
- 24/05/201679,062 mi+7,573 mi
- 24/05/201679,066 mi+4 mi
- 22/05/201784,914 mi+5,848 mi
- 22/05/201784,917 mi+3 mi
- 10/05/201887,667 mi+2,750 mi
- 10/05/201887,667 mi
- 01/05/201988,810 mi+1,143 mi
- 16/12/202089,288 mi+478 mi
- 17/12/202089,288 mi
- 21/12/202198,268 mi+8,980 mi
- 19/12/2022102,951 mi+4,683 mi
- 19/12/2022102,951 mi
- 18/12/2023111,888 mi+8,937 mi
Average of roughly 6,033 miles per year across 17 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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