2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LC58 VRD
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 93,711 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 May 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 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,711 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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LC58 VRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 93,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC58 VRD 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 (LC58 VRD) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
LC58 VRD Mileage History
- 06/12/202175,546 mi
- 15/12/202279,552 mi+4,006 mi
- 05/12/202383,325 mi+3,773 mi
- 06/12/202488,973 mi+5,648 mi
- 05/12/202593,711 mi+4,738 mi
Average of roughly 4,545 miles per year across 5 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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