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2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GU08 XAA

GU08 XAA

2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 139,279 miles. MOT valid until 01/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2008 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 01/03/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
139,279 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1390cc

GU08 XAA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
  • 139,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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ULEZ Compliant
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GU08 XAA Mileage History

  1. 06/02/2023126,446 mi
  2. 09/02/2024131,601 mi+5,155 mi
  3. 14/02/2025136,203 mi+4,602 mi
  4. 26/02/2026139,278 mi+3,075 mi
  5. 26/02/2026139,279 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 4,200 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

GU08 XAA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 16:25
MOT Analysis

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 (GU08 XAA) between February 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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