2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · HS57 DJS
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 76,815 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,815 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.
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.
HS57 DJS Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 76,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HS57 DJS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (HS57 DJS) between January 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
HS57 DJS Mileage History
- 21/01/201115,344 mi
- 21/01/201219,607 mi+4,263 mi
- 31/01/201325,683 mi+6,076 mi
- 01/02/201434,136 mi+8,453 mi
- 27/01/201541,825 mi+7,689 mi
- 22/01/201645,169 mi+3,344 mi
- 23/01/201750,416 mi+5,247 mi
- 23/01/201750,416 mi
- 20/01/201855,587 mi+5,171 mi
- 20/01/201855,587 mi
- 01/02/201958,337 mi+2,750 mi
- 01/02/201958,337 mi
- 24/01/202060,552 mi+2,215 mi
- 21/01/202161,822 mi+1,270 mi
- 31/01/202263,203 mi+1,381 mi
- 31/01/202263,203 mi
- 30/01/202364,168 mi+965 mi
- 30/01/202364,168 mi
- 22/01/202467,747 mi+3,579 mi
- 22/01/202467,747 mi
- 21/01/202571,783 mi+4,036 mi
- 27/01/202571,837 mi+54 mi
- 19/01/202676,815 mi+4,978 mi
Average of roughly 4,099 miles per year across 23 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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