2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · HT08 HAO
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 49,555 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,555 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
HT08 HAO Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 49,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HT08 HAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (HT08 HAO) between July 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 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 (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
HT08 HAO Mileage History
- 18/07/20116,435 mi
- 18/07/20116,435 mi
- 17/07/20128,558 mi+2,123 mi
- 21/06/201310,048 mi+1,490 mi
- 21/06/201310,048 mi
- 27/06/201411,154 mi+1,106 mi
- 17/06/201512,082 mi+928 mi
- 17/06/201613,224 mi+1,142 mi
- 17/06/201613,224 mi
- 16/06/201713,948 mi+724 mi
- 16/06/201713,948 mi
- 06/06/201814,446 mi+498 mi
- 22/07/201914,796 mi+350 mi
- 14/05/202114,986 mi+190 mi
- 07/05/202225,458 mi+10,472 mi
- 16/05/202338,407 mi+12,949 mi
- 25/05/202338,428 mi+21 mi
- 03/09/202442,132 mi+3,704 mi
- 05/09/202442,134 mi+2 mi
- 04/09/202544,970 mi+2,836 mi
- 04/09/202544,970 mi
- 11/09/202649,555 mi+4,585 mi
Average of roughly 2,846 miles per year across 22 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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