2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GP08 JAU
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 140,267 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,267 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP08 JAU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2022
- 140,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP08 JAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (GP08 JAU) between July 2011 and August 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))”.
GP08 JAU Mileage History
- 29/07/201135,525 mi
- 29/07/201135,525 mi
- 15/08/201252,266 mi+16,741 mi
- 09/08/201361,657 mi+9,391 mi
- 01/08/201473,170 mi+11,513 mi
- 01/08/201473,170 mi
- 04/08/201586,438 mi+13,268 mi
- 04/08/201695,535 mi+9,097 mi
- 04/08/2017102,692 mi+7,157 mi
- 04/08/2017102,692 mi
- 11/08/2018112,079 mi+9,387 mi
- 07/08/2019123,172 mi+11,093 mi
- 04/08/2020132,269 mi+9,097 mi
- 08/08/2020132,273 mi+4 mi
- 13/08/2021135,211 mi+2,938 mi
- 20/08/2021135,276 mi+65 mi
- 20/08/2021135,276 mi
- 19/08/2022140,267 mi+4,991 mi
Average of roughly 9,472 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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