2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LO08 WBT
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 79,490 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,490 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LO08 WBT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 79,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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LO08 WBT Mileage History
- 06/10/202166,704 mi
- 07/10/202269,971 mi+3,267 mi
- 07/10/202373,387 mi+3,416 mi
- 27/09/202476,000 mi+2,613 mi
- 29/09/202579,490 mi+3,490 mi
Average of roughly 3,212 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LO08 WBT 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 WBT) between October 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 22 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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.
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