2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · MD57 XJB
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 74,929 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD57 XJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 74,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD57 XJB 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 (MD57 XJB) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MD57 XJB Mileage History
- 20/09/202363,366 mi
- 28/08/202469,043 mi+5,677 mi
- 28/08/202469,044 mi+1 mi
- 05/08/202574,928 mi+5,884 mi
- 07/08/202574,929 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,149 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: Below Average
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