2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · OE08 AFN
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 May 2008. Recorded mileage 70,071 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,071 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.
OE08 AFN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 70,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 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
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OE08 AFN Mileage History
- 10/05/201116,719 mi
- 08/05/201223,473 mi+6,754 mi
- 08/05/201223,473 mi
- 09/05/201329,543 mi+6,070 mi
- 13/05/201436,105 mi+6,562 mi
- 07/05/201542,594 mi+6,489 mi
- 12/05/201648,277 mi+5,683 mi
- 12/05/201648,277 mi
- 09/05/201752,741 mi+4,464 mi
- 14/05/201856,022 mi+3,281 mi
- 13/05/201959,518 mi+3,496 mi
- 20/07/202062,122 mi+2,604 mi
- 02/07/202163,799 mi+1,677 mi
- 06/07/202163,799 mi
- 08/07/202265,660 mi+1,861 mi
- 20/07/202367,156 mi+1,496 mi
- 20/07/202367,156 mi
- 11/07/202468,787 mi+1,631 mi
- 14/07/202568,968 mi+181 mi
- 20/07/202670,071 mi+1,103 mi
Average of roughly 3,511 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
OE08 AFN 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 (OE08 AFN) between May 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”.
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