2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · GV08 AWR
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 07 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 160,769 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GV08 AWR Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 160,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV08 AWR 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 (GV08 AWR) between April 2011 and August 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
GV08 AWR Mileage History
- 13/04/201159,718 mi
- 14/03/201276,272 mi+16,554 mi
- 05/03/201394,903 mi+18,631 mi
- 06/03/201394,903 mi
- 04/03/2014111,217 mi+16,314 mi
- 07/03/2014111,217 mi
- 21/01/2015125,988 mi+14,771 mi
- 02/02/2015126,493 mi+505 mi
- 16/02/2016139,000 mi+12,507 mi
- 16/02/2016139,000 mi
- 16/02/2017147,593 mi+8,593 mi
- 16/02/2017147,593 mi
- 29/12/2022150,319 mi+2,726 mi
- 09/01/2023150,331 mi+12 mi
- 06/01/2024153,866 mi+3,535 mi
- 21/08/2024153,999 mi+133 mi
- 21/08/2024153,999 mi
- 04/08/2025160,769 mi+6,770 mi
Average of roughly 7,061 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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