2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LB08 CFK
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 146,849 miles. MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,849 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.
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LB08 CFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2026
- 146,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB08 CFK 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 (LB08 CFK) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LB08 CFK Mileage History
- 13/03/2024138,979 mi
- 14/03/2024138,979 mi
- 15/02/2025140,283 mi+1,304 mi
- 12/03/2026146,731 mi+6,448 mi
- 22/03/2026146,849 mi+118 mi
Average of roughly 3,889 miles per year across 5 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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