2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MM08 GUU
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24/06/2008. Recorded mileage 59,813 miles. MOT valid until 20/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,813 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
MM08 GUU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 59,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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MM08 GUU Mileage History
- 21/06/201169,211 mi
- 18/06/201216,199 mi-53,012 mi
- 08/06/201320,172 mi+3,973 mi
- 23/06/201426,575 mi+6,403 mi
- 18/06/201531,880 mi+5,305 mi
- 18/06/201531,880 mi
- 20/06/201635,774 mi+3,894 mi
- 21/06/201741,227 mi+5,453 mi
- 21/06/201741,227 mi
- 25/06/201845,420 mi+4,193 mi
- 26/06/201948,197 mi+2,777 mi
- 26/06/201948,197 mi
- 09/02/202151,070 mi+2,873 mi
- 10/02/202151,075 mi+5 mi
- 11/02/202151,075 mi
- 18/03/202253,258 mi+2,183 mi
- 19/03/202253,259 mi+1 mi
- 17/04/202355,130 mi+1,871 mi
- 20/04/202355,130 mi
- 14/05/202456,147 mi+1,017 mi
- 20/05/202456,152 mi+5 mi
- 19/05/202557,811 mi+1,659 mi
- 19/05/202557,811 mi
- 20/05/202659,813 mi+2,002 mi
- 22/05/202659,813 mi
Average of roughly -630 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
MM08 GUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (MM08 GUU) between June 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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