2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LM57 VKN
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 85,831 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM57 VKN Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2025
- 85,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM57 VKN 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 (LM57 VKN) between January 2011 and January 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 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: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
LM57 VKN Mileage History
- 20/01/201124,475 mi
- 13/01/201232,263 mi+7,788 mi
- 13/01/201232,263 mi
- 07/01/201335,420 mi+3,157 mi
- 10/01/201440,140 mi+4,720 mi
- 16/01/201545,110 mi+4,970 mi
- 07/01/201650,470 mi+5,360 mi
- 16/01/201755,026 mi+4,556 mi
- 14/12/201758,422 mi+3,396 mi
- 14/12/201758,422 mi
- 12/12/201861,554 mi+3,132 mi
- 11/12/201963,761 mi+2,207 mi
- 11/12/201963,761 mi
- 15/12/202065,395 mi+1,634 mi
- 16/12/202168,903 mi+3,508 mi
- 16/12/202168,903 mi
- 09/12/202273,090 mi+4,187 mi
- 22/01/202477,404 mi+4,314 mi
- 23/01/202477,404 mi
- 10/01/202585,831 mi+8,427 mi
- 10/01/202585,831 mi
Average of roughly 4,391 miles per year across 21 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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