2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MJ57 WRT
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 121,109 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,109 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.
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MJ57 WRT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2022
- 121,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ57 WRT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (MJ57 WRT) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MJ57 WRT Mileage History
- 02/03/2022121,105 mi
- 03/03/2022121,109 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,793 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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