2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LB08 CHZ
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 73,871 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB08 CHZ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 73,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB08 CHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (LB08 CHZ) between March 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
LB08 CHZ Mileage History
- 23/03/201113,123 mi
- 18/05/201215,970 mi+2,847 mi
- 18/05/201215,970 mi
- 28/05/201319,045 mi+3,075 mi
- 12/05/201420,786 mi+1,741 mi
- 14/05/201523,861 mi+3,075 mi
- 21/05/201523,870 mi+9 mi
- 07/07/201627,758 mi+3,888 mi
- 04/07/201732,294 mi+4,536 mi
- 07/07/201732,294 mi
- 21/06/201836,278 mi+3,984 mi
- 26/06/201941,037 mi+4,759 mi
- 04/02/202044,573 mi+3,536 mi
- 02/02/202148,266 mi+3,693 mi
- 04/02/202252,079 mi+3,813 mi
- 30/01/202357,800 mi+5,721 mi
- 02/02/202465,750 mi+7,950 mi
- 14/04/202570,864 mi+5,114 mi
- 09/04/202673,864 mi+3,000 mi
- 10/04/202673,871 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 4,037 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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