2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GL57 ODP
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 154,432 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
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GL57 ODP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 13/08/2026
- 154,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL57 ODP 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 (GL57 ODP) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OS & NS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GL57 ODP Mileage History
- 02/08/2024148,111 mi
- 22/08/2024148,117 mi+6 mi
- 12/08/2025153,300 mi+5,183 mi
- 22/08/2025153,306 mi+6 mi
- 13/08/2026154,432 mi+1,126 mi
Average of roughly 3,116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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