2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · RY08 EHL
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 85,053 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY08 EHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2024
- 85,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY08 EHL 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 (RY08 EHL) between April 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2024 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
RY08 EHL Mileage History
- 01/04/202272,635 mi
- 06/04/202378,623 mi+5,988 mi
- 11/04/202378,623 mi
- 17/07/202485,045 mi+6,422 mi
- 19/07/202485,053 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5,400 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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