2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PK08 HRP
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 120,999 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,999 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.
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PK08 HRP Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 120,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK08 HRP 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 (PK08 HRP) between March 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
PK08 HRP Mileage History
- 09/03/201116,385 mi
- 20/03/201222,465 mi+6,080 mi
- 26/03/201222,477 mi+12 mi
- 25/03/201329,961 mi+7,484 mi
- 24/03/201438,127 mi+8,166 mi
- 24/03/201438,130 mi+3 mi
- 24/03/201547,037 mi+8,907 mi
- 24/03/201547,038 mi+1 mi
- 17/03/201658,618 mi+11,580 mi
- 23/03/201770,075 mi+11,457 mi
- 08/03/201881,157 mi+11,082 mi
- 20/03/201985,443 mi+4,286 mi
- 20/03/201985,446 mi+3 mi
- 12/03/202092,164 mi+6,718 mi
- 16/03/202196,754 mi+4,590 mi
- 16/03/202196,754 mi
- 24/03/2022102,716 mi+5,962 mi
- 27/02/2023108,396 mi+5,680 mi
- 03/03/2023108,399 mi+3 mi
- 02/03/2024111,607 mi+3,208 mi
- 14/02/2025118,111 mi+6,504 mi
- 04/02/2026120,999 mi+2,888 mi
Average of roughly 7,016 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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