2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LO08 GDA
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 82,556 miles. MOT valid until 07 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 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LO08 GDA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 82,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO08 GDA 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 (LO08 GDA) between June 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 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 (14 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LO08 GDA Mileage History
- 15/06/201115,137 mi
- 15/06/201115,137 mi
- 19/06/201218,770 mi+3,633 mi
- 25/06/201322,567 mi+3,797 mi
- 24/06/201425,700 mi+3,133 mi
- 15/06/201528,673 mi+2,973 mi
- 15/06/201631,318 mi+2,645 mi
- 15/06/201631,318 mi
- 12/05/201733,681 mi+2,363 mi
- 29/05/201836,685 mi+3,004 mi
- 29/05/201938,249 mi+1,564 mi
- 04/06/201938,291 mi+42 mi
- 28/10/202042,770 mi+4,479 mi
- 01/11/202146,505 mi+3,735 mi
- 05/11/202146,520 mi+15 mi
- 24/10/202251,084 mi+4,564 mi
- 24/10/202251,084 mi
- 01/11/202354,404 mi+3,320 mi
- 05/06/202456,857 mi+2,453 mi
- 06/06/202456,857 mi
- 13/06/202570,025 mi+13,168 mi
- 13/06/202570,025 mi
- 09/05/202682,556 mi+12,531 mi
Average of roughly 4,525 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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