2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LO08 ORU
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18/06/2008. Recorded mileage 121,561 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
LO08 ORU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2025
- 121,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 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: Poor
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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LO08 ORU Mileage History
- 27/05/201121,129 mi
- 16/06/201230,971 mi+9,842 mi
- 14/06/201342,674 mi+11,703 mi
- 17/06/201454,830 mi+12,156 mi
- 17/06/201454,830 mi
- 02/06/201563,045 mi+8,215 mi
- 02/06/201672,535 mi+9,490 mi
- 13/06/201780,937 mi+8,402 mi
- 13/06/201887,866 mi+6,929 mi
- 20/11/201890,842 mi+2,976 mi
- 20/11/201890,842 mi
- 19/11/201993,429 mi+2,587 mi
- 19/11/202097,033 mi+3,604 mi
- 05/11/2021101,369 mi+4,336 mi
- 05/11/2021101,369 mi
- 12/11/2022110,593 mi+9,224 mi
- 04/02/2023110,598 mi+5 mi
- 22/12/2023115,971 mi+5,373 mi
- 09/01/2024115,978 mi+7 mi
- 19/02/2025121,561 mi+5,583 mi
Average of roughly 7,312 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
LO08 ORU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (LO08 ORU) between May 2011 and February 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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