2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PY57 HTZ
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 116,733 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY57 HTZ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2024
- 116,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY57 HTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (PY57 HTZ) between January 2011 and February 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
PY57 HTZ Mileage History
- 19/01/201123,915 mi
- 03/04/201233,780 mi+9,865 mi
- 03/04/201233,780 mi
- 28/03/201343,484 mi+9,704 mi
- 28/03/201452,935 mi+9,451 mi
- 26/03/201561,979 mi+9,044 mi
- 26/03/201561,979 mi
- 25/03/201670,587 mi+8,608 mi
- 23/03/201779,662 mi+9,075 mi
- 02/04/201888,200 mi+8,538 mi
- 02/04/201888,200 mi
- 28/03/201995,709 mi+7,509 mi
- 28/03/201995,709 mi
- 14/04/2020101,432 mi+5,723 mi
- 05/05/2021106,681 mi+5,249 mi
- 05/05/2021106,681 mi
- 30/03/2022109,960 mi+3,279 mi
- 29/03/2023111,005 mi+1,045 mi
- 31/03/2023111,011 mi+6 mi
- 17/02/2024116,733 mi+5,722 mi
Average of roughly 7,097 miles per year across 20 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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