2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · MK08 KCY
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 138,469 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1390cc
MK08 KCY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/09/2025
- 138,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
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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MK08 KCY Mileage History
- 25/02/201122,862 mi
- 27/02/201247,385 mi+24,523 mi
- 09/02/201337,693 mi-9,692 mi
- 22/02/201445,208 mi+7,515 mi
- 16/02/201550,992 mi+5,784 mi
- 18/02/201656,009 mi+5,017 mi
- 18/02/201656,009 mi
- 20/02/201759,963 mi+3,954 mi
- 05/09/201761,953 mi+1,990 mi
- 01/09/201869,608 mi+7,655 mi
- 01/09/201869,608 mi
- 24/09/201980,414 mi+10,806 mi
- 25/09/202094,090 mi+13,676 mi
- 27/09/2021106,782 mi+12,692 mi
- 28/09/2022114,993 mi+8,211 mi
- 28/09/2022114,993 mi
- 23/09/2023123,472 mi+8,479 mi
- 24/09/2024133,366 mi+9,894 mi
- 24/09/2024133,366 mi
- 27/09/2025138,469 mi+5,103 mi
Average of roughly 7,925 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 KCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (MK08 KCY) between February 2011 and September 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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