2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SA08 PTY
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 104,233 miles. MOT valid until 07 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SA08 PTY Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 104,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA08 PTY 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 (SA08 PTY) between March 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 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: Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
SA08 PTY Mileage History
- 08/03/201115,325 mi
- 07/03/201218,795 mi+3,470 mi
- 01/03/201323,154 mi+4,359 mi
- 01/03/201323,154 mi
- 28/02/201426,229 mi+3,075 mi
- 28/02/201426,229 mi
- 11/02/201531,172 mi+4,943 mi
- 11/02/201531,172 mi
- 11/01/201633,041 mi+1,869 mi
- 16/03/201738,956 mi+5,915 mi
- 16/03/201738,956 mi
- 14/03/201848,828 mi+9,872 mi
- 19/03/201848,838 mi+10 mi
- 05/04/201948,855 mi+17 mi
- 15/04/201948,877 mi+22 mi
- 02/09/202057,516 mi+8,639 mi
- 02/09/202057,516 mi
- 31/08/202164,656 mi+7,140 mi
- 06/10/202270,711 mi+6,055 mi
- 26/09/202378,833 mi+8,122 mi
- 03/10/202379,060 mi+227 mi
- 09/10/202489,500 mi+10,440 mi
- 10/09/202597,463 mi+7,963 mi
- 10/09/202597,463 mi
- 09/09/2026104,233 mi+6,770 mi
Average of roughly 5,734 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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