2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · PL08 JHE
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2008. Recorded mileage 48,727 miles. MOT valid until 20/12/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1390cc
PL08 JHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 48,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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PL08 JHE Mileage History
- 19/12/202346,093 mi
- 20/12/202447,436 mi+1,343 mi
- 20/12/202447,436 mi
- 02/12/202548,713 mi+1,277 mi
- 05/12/202548,727 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 1,342 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PL08 JHE 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 (PL08 JHE) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i”; “Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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