2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LM57 XGK
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28/01/2008. Recorded mileage 79,636 miles. MOT valid until 03/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,636 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1400cc
LM57 XGK Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2026
- 79,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LM57 XGK Mileage History
- 09/12/201014,128 mi
- 10/12/201014,128 mi
- 27/01/201218,218 mi+4,090 mi
- 08/04/201324,047 mi+5,829 mi
- 24/04/201427,944 mi+3,897 mi
- 25/04/201427,945 mi+1 mi
- 01/05/201532,485 mi+4,540 mi
- 20/05/201636,444 mi+3,959 mi
- 02/08/201740,812 mi+4,368 mi
- 28/08/201845,772 mi+4,960 mi
- 05/09/201950,592 mi+4,820 mi
- 05/09/201950,592 mi
- 07/09/202054,807 mi+4,215 mi
- 07/09/202054,809 mi+2 mi
- 26/07/202156,592 mi+1,783 mi
- 02/07/202264,235 mi+7,643 mi
- 02/07/202264,235 mi
- 30/06/202371,681 mi+7,446 mi
- 27/08/202477,420 mi+5,739 mi
- 22/08/202578,725 mi+1,305 mi
- 29/08/202578,729 mi+4 mi
- 28/08/202679,631 mi+902 mi
- 05/09/202679,636 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,162 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
LM57 XGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (LM57 XGK) between December 2010 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Nearside 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 (”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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