2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PK08 UNY
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 122,715 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK08 UNY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/03/2024
- 122,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK08 UNY 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 (PK08 UNY) between May 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
PK08 UNY Mileage History
- 18/05/2022113,209 mi
- 21/05/2022113,210 mi+1 mi
- 24/03/2023118,355 mi+5,145 mi
- 24/03/2023118,355 mi
- 13/03/2024122,715 mi+4,360 mi
Average of roughly 5,219 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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