2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · PL57 GWU
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 152,127 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL57 GWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 152,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL57 GWU 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 (PL57 GWU) between April 2024 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt s”.
PL57 GWU Mileage History
- 15/04/2024147,504 mi
- 17/04/2024147,530 mi+26 mi
- 01/04/2025151,975 mi+4,445 mi
- 15/04/2025152,114 mi+139 mi
- 17/04/2025152,127 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 4,603 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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