2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LD08 XBA
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 71,645 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 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 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD08 XBA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 71,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD08 XBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (LD08 XBA) between April 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 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 (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”.
LD08 XBA Mileage History
- 19/04/201114,104 mi
- 19/04/201114,104 mi
- 20/05/201114,211 mi+107 mi
- 14/05/201215,893 mi+1,682 mi
- 14/05/201316,312 mi+419 mi
- 02/05/201416,783 mi+471 mi
- 12/05/201517,138 mi+355 mi
- 17/05/201617,563 mi+425 mi
- 03/05/201723,162 mi+5,599 mi
- 17/05/201830,513 mi+7,351 mi
- 18/05/201830,513 mi
- 17/05/201936,810 mi+6,297 mi
- 18/05/202042,172 mi+5,362 mi
- 18/05/202042,172 mi
- 17/05/202146,057 mi+3,885 mi
- 04/07/202252,941 mi+6,884 mi
- 04/07/202252,941 mi
- 19/06/202356,304 mi+3,363 mi
- 26/06/202461,698 mi+5,394 mi
- 04/07/202461,782 mi+84 mi
- 26/06/202566,903 mi+5,121 mi
- 02/07/202566,969 mi+66 mi
- 23/06/202671,642 mi+4,673 mi
- 24/06/202671,645 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,790 miles per year across 24 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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