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2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PL57 FGM

PL57 FGM

2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 86,843 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2008 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 14 Apr 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
86,843 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 14 Apr 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1198cc
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PL57 FGM Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
  • 86,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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PL57 FGM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (PL57 FGM) between November 2021 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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PL57 FGM Mileage History

  1. 23/11/202175,213 mi
  2. 16/01/202483,405 mi+8,192 mi
  3. 08/04/202586,769 mi+3,364 mi
  4. 15/04/202586,843 mi+74 mi

Average of roughly 3,429 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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