2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LT08 NBM
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 64,354 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT08 NBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 64,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT08 NBM 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 (LT08 NBM) between December 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
LT08 NBM Mileage History
- 30/12/202141,971 mi
- 06/12/202246,137 mi+4,166 mi
- 08/12/202353,899 mi+7,762 mi
- 30/01/202562,511 mi+8,612 mi
- 24/02/202664,354 mi+1,843 mi
Average of roughly 5,389 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N/9N3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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