2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · PN58 NHU
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 167,186 miles. MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
PN58 NHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 167,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PN58 NHU Mileage History
- 16/02/2024147,775 mi
- 18/02/2025157,485 mi+9,710 mi
- 20/02/2025157,485 mi
- 16/02/2026167,186 mi+9,701 mi
- 16/02/2026167,186 mi
Average of roughly 9,695 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PN58 NHU 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 (PN58 NHU) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 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 (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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