2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MK08 HCJ
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 126,313 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK08 HCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 126,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK08 HCJ 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 (MK08 HCJ) between September 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
MK08 HCJ Mileage History
- 03/09/2024122,190 mi
- 03/09/2025126,296 mi+4,106 mi
- 04/09/2025126,298 mi+2 mi
- 12/09/2025126,305 mi+7 mi
- 15/09/2025126,313 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 3,995 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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