2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LD58 CYE
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 101,965 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD58 CYE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 101,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD58 CYE 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 (LD58 CYE) between December 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
LD58 CYE Mileage History
- 02/12/202181,034 mi
- 05/04/202394,011 mi+12,977 mi
- 14/06/2024101,940 mi+7,929 mi
- 14/06/2024101,940 mi
- 01/11/2025101,965 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 5,346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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