2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · GU08 XDX
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 97,118 miles. MOT valid until 19/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1900cc
GU08 XDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2025
- 97,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GU08 XDX Mileage History
- 06/07/202386,416 mi
- 06/07/202386,416 mi
- 26/09/202496,599 mi+10,183 mi
- 14/10/202597,053 mi+454 mi
- 20/12/202597,118 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 4,352 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GU08 XDX 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 (GU08 XDX) between July 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2025 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 (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
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