2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RJ58 WFP
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 145,981 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RJ58 WFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 145,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RJ58 WFP Mileage History
- 23/02/2024126,695 mi
- 23/02/2024126,695 mi
- 05/04/2025135,145 mi+8,450 mi
- 12/03/2026145,980 mi+10,835 mi
- 16/03/2026145,981 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,362 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RJ58 WFP 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 (RJ58 WFP) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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