2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LL08 XYF
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 112,834 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
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LL08 XYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 112,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL08 XYF 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 (LL08 XYF) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 20 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 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.
LL08 XYF Mileage History
- 10/06/202286,137 mi
- 21/06/202391,584 mi+5,447 mi
- 19/06/202497,456 mi+5,872 mi
- 23/06/2025105,491 mi+8,035 mi
- 11/05/2026112,834 mi+7,343 mi
Average of roughly 6,814 miles per year across 5 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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