2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LG08 LJZ
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 74,161 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG08 LJZ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 74,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG08 LJZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (LG08 LJZ) between January 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt s”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
LG08 LJZ Mileage History
- 18/01/201114,649 mi
- 16/01/201219,947 mi+5,298 mi
- 05/11/201223,091 mi+3,144 mi
- 06/11/201223,091 mi
- 28/10/201324,597 mi+1,506 mi
- 04/11/201426,487 mi+1,890 mi
- 01/04/201629,297 mi+2,810 mi
- 01/04/201629,297 mi
- 10/04/201731,666 mi+2,369 mi
- 18/04/201731,680 mi+14 mi
- 03/04/201833,364 mi+1,684 mi
- 03/04/201833,364 mi
- 26/09/201937,923 mi+4,559 mi
- 02/10/202042,952 mi+5,029 mi
- 04/10/202149,670 mi+6,718 mi
- 09/11/202259,425 mi+9,755 mi
- 13/11/202366,097 mi+6,672 mi
- 15/11/202366,104 mi+7 mi
- 21/10/202470,714 mi+4,610 mi
- 16/10/202574,151 mi+3,437 mi
- 16/10/202574,161 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 4,036 miles per year across 21 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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