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Outstanding Recall

2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · LC08 HNB

LC08 HNB

2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 21/04/2008. Recorded mileage 154,157 miles. MOT status: Expired. 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 09/04/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
154,157 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/04/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1422cc

LC08 HNB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2025
  • 154,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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LC08 HNB Mileage History

  1. 16/01/2023141,203 mi
  2. 17/01/2023141,206 mi+3 mi
  3. 08/01/2024144,261 mi+3,055 mi
  4. 08/01/2024144,261 mi
  5. 11/04/2025154,157 mi+9,896 mi

Average of roughly 5,800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LC08 HNB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 09:02
MOT Analysis

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 (LC08 HNB) between January 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 April 2025 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.

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