2008 Volkswagen Polo Bluemotion 2 TDI A/C 1.4L Heavy oil · PE08 FVG
2008 Volkswagen Polo Bluemotion 2 TDI A/C (1.4L, heavy oil). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 142,707 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO BLUEMOTION 2 TDI A/C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 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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PE08 FVG Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 142,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE08 FVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo Bluemotion 2 Tdi A/C (PE08 FVG) between June 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
PE08 FVG Mileage History
- 20/06/201159,767 mi
- 18/06/201281,584 mi+21,817 mi
- 18/06/201281,584 mi
- 27/06/201395,345 mi+13,761 mi
- 27/06/201395,345 mi
- 27/06/201499,838 mi+4,493 mi
- 30/06/201499,838 mi
- 10/07/2015104,068 mi+4,230 mi
- 10/07/2015104,068 mi
- 21/06/2016113,671 mi+9,603 mi
- 21/06/2016113,671 mi
- 21/09/2017121,417 mi+7,746 mi
- 16/11/2019122,012 mi+595 mi
- 07/02/2021122,660 mi+648 mi
- 09/02/2021122,778 mi+118 mi
- 05/02/2022132,887 mi+10,109 mi
- 17/01/2023134,752 mi+1,865 mi
- 11/02/2024136,890 mi+2,138 mi
- 27/01/2025138,654 mi+1,764 mi
- 04/02/2025138,679 mi+25 mi
- 04/02/2025138,679 mi
- 29/01/2026142,707 mi+4,028 mi
Average of roughly 5,676 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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