2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · PC07 TLE
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 36,798 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,798 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.
PC07 TLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 36,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PC07 TLE 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 (PC07 TLE) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
PC07 TLE Mileage History
- 09/03/202327,849 mi
- 18/03/202430,860 mi+3,011 mi
- 17/03/202534,258 mi+3,398 mi
- 23/02/202636,773 mi+2,515 mi
- 11/03/202636,798 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 2,976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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