2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · MD08 AKY
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 157,361 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD08 AKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 157,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD08 AKY 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 (MD08 AKY) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when side lights are on. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MD08 AKY Mileage History
- 29/08/2023148,778 mi
- 27/08/2024152,065 mi+3,287 mi
- 29/08/2024152,086 mi+21 mi
- 28/07/2025155,485 mi+3,399 mi
- 27/07/2026157,361 mi+1,876 mi
Average of roughly 2,949 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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