The road tax status for MK08 HLA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for MK08 HLA?

The MOT for MK08 HLA is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of MK08 HLA?

The recorded mileage for MK08 HLA is 100,024 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is MK08 HLA ULEZ compliant?

Yes, MK08 HLA (VOLKSWAGEN POLO) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Does MK08 HLA have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, MK08 HLA is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

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Outstanding Recall

2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MK08 HLA

MK08 HLA

2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31/07/2008. Recorded mileage 100,024 miles. MOT valid until 21/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 21/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 100,024 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status

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Valid until 21/05/2027

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Mileage: 100,024 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2008
Engine: 1198cc

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MK08 HLA Key Findings

22 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
100,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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MK08 HLA Mileage History

30/09/201133,840 mi
30/09/201133,840 mi
22/09/201239,842 mi+6,002 mi
10/10/20130 mi-39,842 mi
10/10/20130 mi
17/04/201761,327 mi+61,327 mi
16/04/201863,219 mi+1,892 mi
09/04/201965,107 mi+1,888 mi
23/05/202067,481 mi+2,374 mi
23/05/202067,481 mi
08/05/202169,599 mi+2,118 mi
08/05/202169,599 mi
05/05/202271,684 mi+2,085 mi
12/05/202381,721 mi+10,037 mi
20/05/202489,595 mi+7,874 mi
20/05/202489,595 mi
15/05/202597,769 mi+8,174 mi
22/05/202597,825 mi+56 mi
12/05/2026100,019 mi+2,194 mi
13/05/2026100,024 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 4,528 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

MK08 HLA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 08:24

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (MK08 HLA) between September 2011 and May 2026.

The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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