2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GL57 DWE
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 103,522 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
GL57 DWE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 103,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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GL57 DWE Mileage History
- 18/01/201130,610 mi
- 27/01/201236,167 mi+5,557 mi
- 23/01/201343,084 mi+6,917 mi
- 22/01/201450,892 mi+7,808 mi
- 20/01/201557,278 mi+6,386 mi
- 22/01/201663,482 mi+6,204 mi
- 25/01/201769,280 mi+5,798 mi
- 06/03/201875,524 mi+6,244 mi
- 05/03/201979,681 mi+4,157 mi
- 28/02/202084,316 mi+4,635 mi
- 29/02/202084,325 mi+9 mi
- 01/03/202185,179 mi+854 mi
- 05/03/202286,747 mi+1,568 mi
- 24/06/202391,041 mi+4,294 mi
- 24/06/202391,041 mi
- 10/06/202495,487 mi+4,446 mi
- 10/06/202495,487 mi
- 05/06/202598,986 mi+3,499 mi
- 29/06/2026103,518 mi+4,532 mi
- 30/06/2026103,522 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,720 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
GL57 DWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (GL57 DWE) between January 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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