2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · NX08 MFA
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 43,590 miles. MOT valid until 22 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NX08 MFA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 43,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NX08 MFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (NX08 MFA) between March 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
NX08 MFA Mileage History
- 29/03/20114,205 mi
- 21/03/20125,107 mi+902 mi
- 12/03/20135,870 mi+763 mi
- 27/03/20146,977 mi+1,107 mi
- 26/03/20158,248 mi+1,271 mi
- 23/03/20169,301 mi+1,053 mi
- 06/04/201710,034 mi+733 mi
- 29/03/201812,313 mi+2,279 mi
- 11/10/201813,790 mi+1,477 mi
- 08/10/201917,568 mi+3,778 mi
- 08/10/202019,258 mi+1,690 mi
- 12/10/202120,318 mi+1,060 mi
- 24/05/202222,488 mi+2,170 mi
- 08/05/202325,534 mi+3,046 mi
- 08/05/202325,534 mi
- 15/05/202429,980 mi+4,446 mi
- 15/05/202429,980 mi
- 14/05/202535,527 mi+5,547 mi
- 20/05/202643,590 mi+8,063 mi
Average of roughly 2,601 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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