2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PK08 OPG
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 103,594 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,594 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
PK08 OPG Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 103,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK08 OPG 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 OPG) between March 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 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 (21 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
PK08 OPG Mileage History
- 21/03/201124,943 mi
- 26/03/201231,999 mi+7,056 mi
- 26/03/201231,999 mi
- 27/02/201336,647 mi+4,648 mi
- 11/02/201439,089 mi+2,442 mi
- 24/02/201543,208 mi+4,119 mi
- 29/02/201648,335 mi+5,127 mi
- 29/02/201648,335 mi
- 28/02/201753,760 mi+5,425 mi
- 28/02/201753,761 mi+1 mi
- 21/02/201859,957 mi+6,196 mi
- 27/02/201966,264 mi+6,307 mi
- 27/02/201966,265 mi+1 mi
- 26/02/202072,815 mi+6,550 mi
- 26/02/202072,815 mi
- 02/03/202178,199 mi+5,384 mi
- 22/02/202286,670 mi+8,471 mi
- 23/02/202389,666 mi+2,996 mi
- 05/03/202493,686 mi+4,020 mi
- 05/03/202493,686 mi
- 04/03/202597,932 mi+4,246 mi
- 12/03/2026103,594 mi+5,662 mi
Average of roughly 5,252 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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