2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · MM08 KCA
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 89,706 miles. MOT valid until 14 Aug 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 14 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,706 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MM08 KCA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 89,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM08 KCA MOT History
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 (MM08 KCA) between August 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
MM08 KCA Mileage History
- 02/08/201136,783 mi
- 13/08/201244,568 mi+7,785 mi
- 12/08/201349,867 mi+5,299 mi
- 12/08/201349,867 mi
- 14/08/201452,972 mi+3,105 mi
- 12/08/201556,387 mi+3,415 mi
- 12/08/201556,387 mi
- 11/08/201659,642 mi+3,255 mi
- 10/08/201763,887 mi+4,245 mi
- 15/08/201867,339 mi+3,452 mi
- 15/08/201867,339 mi
- 02/08/201972,085 mi+4,746 mi
- 07/08/201972,087 mi+2 mi
- 05/08/202074,775 mi+2,688 mi
- 13/08/202177,246 mi+2,471 mi
- 14/08/202177,246 mi
- 22/07/202280,000 mi+2,754 mi
- 15/08/202382,760 mi+2,760 mi
- 23/07/202485,162 mi+2,402 mi
- 22/07/202587,235 mi+2,073 mi
- 24/07/202689,706 mi+2,471 mi
- 24/07/202689,706 mi
Average of roughly 3,534 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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