2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · PD55 ARD
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 55,756 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,756 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.
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PD55 ARD Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 55,756 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PD55 ARD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (PD55 ARD) between August 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 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: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
PD55 ARD Mileage History
- 26/08/20119,586 mi
- 16/08/201213,587 mi+4,001 mi
- 03/02/201419,094 mi+5,507 mi
- 05/03/201522,303 mi+3,209 mi
- 12/04/201625,790 mi+3,487 mi
- 11/04/201728,727 mi+2,937 mi
- 09/04/201831,798 mi+3,071 mi
- 07/05/201934,692 mi+2,894 mi
- 02/11/202037,437 mi+2,745 mi
- 03/11/202037,437 mi
- 29/10/202138,639 mi+1,202 mi
- 20/09/202243,556 mi+4,917 mi
- 20/09/202243,556 mi
- 29/08/202348,189 mi+4,633 mi
- 23/09/202449,751 mi+1,562 mi
- 12/09/202552,565 mi+2,814 mi
- 12/09/202552,565 mi
- 18/09/202655,756 mi+3,191 mi
Average of roughly 3,065 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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