2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LD08 LZO
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 58,818 miles. MOT valid until 10 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 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,818 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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LD08 LZO Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 58,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD08 LZO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (LD08 LZO) between March 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (29 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
LD08 LZO Mileage History
- 18/03/201119,952 mi
- 22/03/201226,670 mi+6,718 mi
- 22/03/201329,313 mi+2,643 mi
- 05/04/201431,490 mi+2,177 mi
- 14/03/201534,496 mi+3,006 mi
- 27/04/201639,137 mi+4,641 mi
- 04/05/201639,137 mi
- 04/05/201743,096 mi+3,959 mi
- 04/05/201743,096 mi
- 30/04/201847,385 mi+4,289 mi
- 30/04/201847,385 mi
- 07/05/201948,844 mi+1,459 mi
- 08/05/201948,849 mi+5 mi
- 27/03/202151,800 mi+2,951 mi
- 27/03/202151,800 mi
- 19/04/202253,348 mi+1,548 mi
- 20/04/202253,348 mi
- 25/05/202354,486 mi+1,138 mi
- 09/05/202455,640 mi+1,154 mi
- 09/05/202455,641 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/202556,710 mi+1,069 mi
- 12/05/202658,818 mi+2,108 mi
Average of roughly 2,565 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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