2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LO08 TXB
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 105,365 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 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 25 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO08 TXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2025
- 105,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO08 TXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (LO08 TXB) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.
LO08 TXB Mileage History
- 27/07/202394,302 mi
- 27/07/202394,302 mi
- 27/07/202410,029 mi-84,273 mi
- 27/07/202410,030 mi+1 mi
- 19/07/2025105,365 mi+95,335 mi
Average of roughly 5,588 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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