2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LL08 USX
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2008. Recorded mileage 55,502 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL08 USX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 55,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL08 USX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (LL08 USX) between May 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 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 (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
LL08 USX Mileage History
- 06/05/201113,107 mi
- 20/04/201215,973 mi+2,866 mi
- 25/04/201317,822 mi+1,849 mi
- 02/05/201420,264 mi+2,442 mi
- 02/05/201420,267 mi+3 mi
- 17/04/201522,803 mi+2,536 mi
- 20/04/201522,808 mi+5 mi
- 26/05/201625,072 mi+2,264 mi
- 26/05/201625,072 mi
- 21/04/201726,637 mi+1,565 mi
- 12/04/201829,371 mi+2,734 mi
- 17/04/201931,335 mi+1,964 mi
- 17/04/201931,335 mi
- 25/09/202037,708 mi+6,373 mi
- 26/09/202037,718 mi+10 mi
- 21/09/202143,771 mi+6,053 mi
- 21/09/202249,264 mi+5,493 mi
- 23/09/202249,264 mi
- 03/08/202352,241 mi+2,977 mi
- 18/09/202655,502 mi+3,261 mi
Average of roughly 2,758 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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