2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SA58 VNC
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 62,235 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
SA58 VNC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 62,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA58 VNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (SA58 VNC) between November 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
SA58 VNC Mileage History
- 03/11/20114,267 mi
- 02/02/20124,533 mi+266 mi
- 08/02/201310,608 mi+6,075 mi
- 03/02/201416,239 mi+5,631 mi
- 29/01/201521,761 mi+5,522 mi
- 26/01/201627,078 mi+5,317 mi
- 30/01/201733,322 mi+6,244 mi
- 10/02/201839,262 mi+5,940 mi
- 14/02/201944,737 mi+5,475 mi
- 14/02/201944,739 mi+2 mi
- 06/02/202049,556 mi+4,817 mi
- 23/09/202052,427 mi+2,871 mi
- 05/10/202052,427 mi
- 05/10/202153,902 mi+1,475 mi
- 29/09/202256,406 mi+2,504 mi
- 23/01/202458,815 mi+2,409 mi
- 23/01/202458,815 mi
- 22/01/202560,422 mi+1,607 mi
- 16/01/202662,228 mi+1,806 mi
- 20/01/202662,235 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 4,078 miles per year across 20 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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