2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · OY08 VYB
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 63,539 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY08 VYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 63,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY08 VYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (OY08 VYB) between April 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
OY08 VYB Mileage History
- 05/04/202561,032 mi
- 07/04/202561,038 mi+6 mi
- 08/04/202561,040 mi+2 mi
- 10/03/202663,519 mi+2,479 mi
- 18/03/202663,539 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 2,639 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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