2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GP08 DCY
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11/07/2008. Recorded mileage 124,952 miles. MOT valid until 04/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1390cc
GP08 DCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 124,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GP08 DCY Mileage History
- 26/06/202467,533 mi
- 26/06/202467,534 mi+1 mi
- 03/07/202590,045 mi+22,511 mi
- 01/07/2026124,950 mi+34,905 mi
- 01/07/2026124,952 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 28,522 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GP08 DCY 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 (GP08 DCY) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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