2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PK58 RFY
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 126,443 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PK58 RFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 126,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PK58 RFY Mileage History
- 16/07/2024113,772 mi
- 29/07/2025121,522 mi+7,750 mi
- 30/07/2025121,530 mi+8 mi
- 28/07/2026126,431 mi+4,901 mi
- 29/07/2026126,443 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 6,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PK58 RFY 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 (PK58 RFY) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Central Front Upper Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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