2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · NV57 OVF
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 168,782 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
NV57 OVF Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 168,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NV57 OVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (NV57 OVF) between December 2010 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 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: Suspension (33 issues), Brakes (32 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 92 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 Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread distorted (5.2.3 (d)”; “Exhaust system insecure central clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
NV57 OVF Mileage History
- 30/12/201055,548 mi
- 05/01/201261,167 mi+5,619 mi
- 05/01/201261,167 mi
- 18/01/201367,933 mi+6,766 mi
- 18/01/201367,933 mi
- 30/01/201474,415 mi+6,482 mi
- 05/03/201581,656 mi+7,241 mi
- 09/02/201685,772 mi+4,116 mi
- 10/02/201789,121 mi+3,349 mi
- 13/03/201899,296 mi+10,175 mi
- 13/03/201899,296 mi
- 04/03/2019122,080 mi+22,784 mi
- 26/02/2020131,440 mi+9,360 mi
- 28/02/2020131,501 mi+61 mi
- 08/03/2021132,656 mi+1,155 mi
- 08/03/2021132,656 mi
- 01/03/2022135,819 mi+3,163 mi
- 01/03/2022135,821 mi+2 mi
- 28/02/2023154,865 mi+19,044 mi
- 28/02/2023154,866 mi+1 mi
- 14/03/2024162,249 mi+7,383 mi
- 20/03/2024162,271 mi+22 mi
- 13/03/2025164,870 mi+2,599 mi
- 13/03/2025164,870 mi
- 31/03/2026168,782 mi+3,912 mi
- 31/03/2026168,782 mi
Average of roughly 7,425 miles per year across 26 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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