2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · GL57 ODW
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2008. Recorded mileage 110,525 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1422cc
GL57 ODW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 110,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GL57 ODW Mileage History
- 16/08/2024104,962 mi
- 19/08/2024105,011 mi+49 mi
- 21/08/2024105,014 mi+3 mi
- 18/08/2025110,496 mi+5,482 mi
- 21/08/2025110,525 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 5,490 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL57 ODW 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 ODW) between August 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (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: “Exhaust system insecure centre to front (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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