2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LO08 GFV
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 100,959 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO08 GFV Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 100,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO08 GFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (LO08 GFV) between April 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 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 (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LO08 GFV Mileage History
- 27/04/201129,322 mi
- 21/02/201236,887 mi+7,565 mi
- 13/02/201339,273 mi+2,386 mi
- 06/03/201443,147 mi+3,874 mi
- 05/03/201546,781 mi+3,634 mi
- 08/04/201651,441 mi+4,660 mi
- 04/07/201652,033 mi+592 mi
- 12/07/201763,282 mi+11,249 mi
- 13/07/201763,299 mi+17 mi
- 23/06/201867,584 mi+4,285 mi
- 25/07/201976,275 mi+8,691 mi
- 25/07/201976,280 mi+5 mi
- 02/07/202080,720 mi+4,440 mi
- 02/07/202080,720 mi
- 21/07/202184,906 mi+4,186 mi
- 22/09/202288,930 mi+4,024 mi
- 22/09/202288,930 mi
- 07/09/202391,871 mi+2,941 mi
- 06/09/202494,276 mi+2,405 mi
- 11/09/202494,348 mi+72 mi
- 05/09/202597,298 mi+2,950 mi
- 05/09/202597,298 mi
- 16/09/2026100,959 mi+3,661 mi
- 18/09/2026100,959 mi
Average of roughly 4,653 miles per year across 24 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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