2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · LM57 CXS
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 09 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 106,400 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
LM57 CXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2025
- 106,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LM57 CXS Mileage History
- 09/02/202294,782 mi
- 02/02/2023102,204 mi+7,422 mi
- 02/02/2023102,204 mi
- 15/01/2024105,919 mi+3,715 mi
- 04/02/2025106,400 mi+481 mi
Average of roughly 3,889 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM57 CXS 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 (LM57 CXS) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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