2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RE08 OBP
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10/04/2008. Recorded mileage 151,340 miles. MOT valid until 13/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1390cc
RE08 OBP Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 151,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RE08 OBP Mileage History
- 25/03/201132,555 mi
- 25/03/201132,555 mi
- 07/04/201243,449 mi+10,894 mi
- 22/03/201358,011 mi+14,562 mi
- 28/03/201358,207 mi+196 mi
- 22/02/201470,341 mi+12,134 mi
- 23/01/201576,226 mi+5,885 mi
- 30/01/201682,542 mi+6,316 mi
- 16/02/201790,358 mi+7,816 mi
- 16/02/201895,725 mi+5,367 mi
- 25/01/2019101,684 mi+5,959 mi
- 05/11/2019114,838 mi+13,154 mi
- 11/11/2019114,839 mi+1 mi
- 28/10/2020126,623 mi+11,784 mi
- 29/10/2020126,624 mi+1 mi
- 30/10/2021128,271 mi+1,647 mi
- 03/12/2022130,340 mi+2,069 mi
- 23/11/2023135,445 mi+5,105 mi
- 23/11/2023135,445 mi
- 30/11/2024142,970 mi+7,525 mi
- 07/12/2024143,037 mi+67 mi
- 23/12/2024143,379 mi+342 mi
- 23/12/2024143,379 mi
- 07/01/2026151,321 mi+7,942 mi
- 14/01/2026151,340 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 8,021 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
RE08 OBP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (RE08 OBP) between March 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (17 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength S”.
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