2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · PX08 WLP
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 92,626 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX08 WLP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2024
- 92,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX08 WLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (PX08 WLP) between March 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PX08 WLP Mileage History
- 11/03/202281,974 mi
- 11/03/202281,974 mi
- 17/07/202388,255 mi+6,281 mi
- 18/07/202492,626 mi+4,371 mi
Average of roughly 4,524 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N/9N3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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