2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · PE08 FVY
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 85,452 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE08 FVY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 85,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE08 FVY 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 (PE08 FVY) between November 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
PE08 FVY Mileage History
- 29/11/201119,868 mi
- 21/11/201224,957 mi+5,089 mi
- 23/11/201224,965 mi+8 mi
- 14/11/201333,058 mi+8,093 mi
- 14/11/201333,058 mi
- 12/11/201441,660 mi+8,602 mi
- 30/11/201546,295 mi+4,635 mi
- 26/11/201654,194 mi+7,899 mi
- 26/11/201654,194 mi
- 15/11/201760,469 mi+6,275 mi
- 16/11/201760,471 mi+2 mi
- 05/11/201869,133 mi+8,662 mi
- 13/11/201973,669 mi+4,536 mi
- 30/11/202075,911 mi+2,242 mi
- 01/12/202075,913 mi+2 mi
- 18/11/202177,105 mi+1,192 mi
- 14/11/202279,375 mi+2,270 mi
- 01/11/202381,047 mi+1,672 mi
- 25/11/202482,653 mi+1,606 mi
- 17/11/202585,452 mi+2,799 mi
Average of roughly 4,695 miles per year across 20 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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