2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · HV58 UPL
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 165,958 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,958 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.
HV58 UPL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2023
- 165,958 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.
HV58 UPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (HV58 UPL) between October 2011 and July 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2023 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: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
HV58 UPL Mileage History
- 08/10/201165,631 mi
- 26/10/201291,914 mi+26,283 mi
- 30/11/2013112,522 mi+20,608 mi
- 13/12/2014129,194 mi+16,672 mi
- 13/12/2014129,194 mi
- 20/10/2015139,263 mi+10,069 mi
- 20/10/2015139,263 mi
- 27/06/2016142,300 mi+3,037 mi
- 28/06/2016142,300 mi
- 07/07/2017147,212 mi+4,912 mi
- 10/07/2017147,212 mi
- 13/07/2018149,344 mi+2,132 mi
- 13/07/2018149,344 mi
- 02/07/2019151,128 mi+1,784 mi
- 02/07/2019151,128 mi
- 29/06/2020154,491 mi+3,363 mi
- 29/06/2020154,493 mi+2 mi
- 01/07/2021158,232 mi+3,739 mi
- 01/07/2021158,232 mi
- 07/07/2022162,178 mi+3,946 mi
- 05/07/2023165,958 mi+3,780 mi
Average of roughly 8,546 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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