2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LD58 DXF
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 77,968 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Jun 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,968 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LD58 DXF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2022
- 77,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD58 DXF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (LD58 DXF) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2022 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: Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not ”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
LD58 DXF Mileage History
- 17/12/202175,068 mi
- 20/12/202175,068 mi
- 23/12/202277,968 mi+2,900 mi
- 23/12/202277,968 mi
Average of roughly 2,856 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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