2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · KO08 LGZ
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 101,521 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,521 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.
KO08 LGZ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 101,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KO08 LGZ 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 (KO08 LGZ) between June 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
KO08 LGZ Mileage History
- 29/06/201131,058 mi
- 29/06/201131,058 mi
- 04/09/201244,759 mi+13,701 mi
- 04/09/201244,759 mi
- 02/09/201353,916 mi+9,157 mi
- 03/09/201353,969 mi+53 mi
- 27/11/201356,506 mi+2,537 mi
- 28/11/201356,510 mi+4 mi
- 25/11/201460,028 mi+3,518 mi
- 14/11/201567,531 mi+7,503 mi
- 16/11/201567,560 mi+29 mi
- 03/11/201673,779 mi+6,219 mi
- 02/12/201777,849 mi+4,070 mi
- 23/05/201984,252 mi+6,403 mi
- 23/05/201984,252 mi
- 14/05/202086,980 mi+2,728 mi
- 24/05/202189,262 mi+2,282 mi
- 24/05/202291,513 mi+2,251 mi
- 22/05/202394,559 mi+3,046 mi
- 22/05/202497,193 mi+2,634 mi
- 22/05/202497,193 mi
- 03/06/202598,855 mi+1,662 mi
- 04/09/2026101,521 mi+2,666 mi
Average of roughly 4,641 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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