2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MJ08 FCU
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30/04/2008. Recorded mileage 93,531 miles. MOT valid until 27/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
MJ08 FCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 93,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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MJ08 FCU Mileage History
- 20/09/202381,465 mi
- 20/09/202381,465 mi
- 18/09/202489,881 mi+8,416 mi
- 15/04/202693,530 mi+3,649 mi
- 29/04/202693,531 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,629 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MJ08 FCU 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 (MJ08 FCU) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Central Front Road wheel fixing missing x 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x 2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))”.
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