2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RV08 RKX
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2008. Recorded mileage 102,811 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1390cc
RV08 RKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/08/2026
- 102,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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RV08 RKX Mileage History
- 25/08/202299,893 mi
- 14/08/2023101,177 mi+1,284 mi
- 23/08/2024101,935 mi+758 mi
- 11/08/2025102,522 mi+587 mi
- 11/08/2026102,811 mi+289 mi
Average of roughly 736 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV08 RKX 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 (RV08 RKX) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed temperature warning illuminated (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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