2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RA57 THF
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 91,203 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RA57 THF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 91,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RA57 THF Mileage History
- 08/03/202284,931 mi
- 27/01/202386,375 mi+1,444 mi
- 17/01/202487,618 mi+1,243 mi
- 24/01/202589,027 mi+1,409 mi
- 19/01/202691,203 mi+2,176 mi
Average of roughly 1,621 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA57 THF 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 (RA57 THF) between March 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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