2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PE08 XPX
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07/03/2008. Recorded mileage 80,546 miles. MOT valid until 31/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
PE08 XPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 80,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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PE08 XPX Mileage History
- 12/10/202262,679 mi
- 10/10/202367,455 mi+4,776 mi
- 26/09/202473,074 mi+5,619 mi
- 31/10/202474,178 mi+1,104 mi
- 01/11/202580,546 mi+6,368 mi
Average of roughly 5,848 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PE08 XPX 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 (PE08 XPX) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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