2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · RV08 WLW
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 163,316 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RV08 WLW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 163,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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RV08 WLW Mileage History
- 20/09/2023159,029 mi
- 20/09/2024162,915 mi+3,886 mi
- 23/09/2024162,916 mi+1 mi
- 22/01/2026163,317 mi+401 mi
- 23/01/2026163,316 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 1,829 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RV08 WLW 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 WLW) between September 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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