2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LC08 MZN
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 128,506 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 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 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LC08 MZN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 128,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LC08 MZN Mileage History
- 21/03/2024123,359 mi
- 24/03/2025125,364 mi+2,005 mi
- 25/03/2025125,365 mi+1 mi
- 23/03/2026128,506 mi+3,141 mi
- 24/03/2026128,506 mi
Average of roughly 2,564 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LC08 MZN 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 (LC08 MZN) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 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 (15 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 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 Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 leaks (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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