2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LB58 ABV
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 104,961 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 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 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB58 ABV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
- 104,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB58 ABV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (LB58 ABV) between December 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
LB58 ABV Mileage History
- 21/12/20118,967 mi
- 04/12/201210,162 mi+1,195 mi
- 16/12/201310,566 mi+404 mi
- 29/12/201410,685 mi+119 mi
- 29/12/201519,474 mi+8,789 mi
- 30/12/201628,426 mi+8,952 mi
- 30/12/201738,610 mi+10,184 mi
- 14/01/201947,033 mi+8,423 mi
- 14/01/201947,034 mi+1 mi
- 13/01/202057,876 mi+10,842 mi
- 12/01/202165,887 mi+8,011 mi
- 12/01/202165,888 mi+1 mi
- 08/01/202274,611 mi+8,723 mi
- 07/01/202384,250 mi+9,639 mi
- 05/01/202491,733 mi+7,483 mi
- 31/12/202498,674 mi+6,941 mi
- 27/12/2025104,944 mi+6,270 mi
- 29/12/2025104,961 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 6,845 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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