2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · JA55 YKA
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2008. Recorded mileage 54,583 miles. MOT valid until 29/09/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,583 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1390cc
JA55 YKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2026
- 54,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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JA55 YKA Mileage History
- 29/09/202239,215 mi
- 22/09/202342,923 mi+3,708 mi
- 19/09/202446,927 mi+4,004 mi
- 29/09/202550,396 mi+3,469 mi
- 26/09/202654,583 mi+4,187 mi
Average of roughly 3,850 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JA55 YKA 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 (JA55 YKA) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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