2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · HG08 CZJ
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 122,885 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- 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.
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HG08 CZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 122,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG08 CZJ 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 (HG08 CZJ) between November 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
HG08 CZJ Mileage History
- 17/11/202388,845 mi
- 02/09/202489,334 mi+489 mi
- 17/09/2025100,411 mi+11,077 mi
- 07/09/2026112,883 mi+12,472 mi
- 11/09/2026122,885 mi+10,002 mi
Average of roughly 12,082 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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