2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PY57 HTJ
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 92,474 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
PY57 HTJ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2022
- 92,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY57 HTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (PY57 HTJ) between December 2010 and September 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2022 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
PY57 HTJ Mileage History
- 29/12/201013,956 mi
- 28/12/201119,055 mi+5,099 mi
- 27/12/201223,840 mi+4,785 mi
- 23/12/201329,139 mi+5,299 mi
- 15/11/201432,430 mi+3,291 mi
- 14/11/201536,867 mi+4,437 mi
- 05/11/201641,633 mi+4,766 mi
- 04/11/201749,332 mi+7,699 mi
- 04/11/201749,332 mi
- 03/11/201857,513 mi+8,181 mi
- 03/11/201857,513 mi
- 27/08/201963,750 mi+6,237 mi
- 09/09/201963,751 mi+1 mi
- 17/08/202073,327 mi+9,576 mi
- 03/09/202186,178 mi+12,851 mi
- 14/09/202292,474 mi+6,296 mi
Average of roughly 6,705 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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