2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SB05 SFB
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2008. Recorded mileage 79,321 miles. MOT valid until 19/01/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1390cc
SB05 SFB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 79,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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SB05 SFB Mileage History
- 15/01/202466,641 mi
- 10/01/202574,410 mi+7,769 mi
- 10/01/202574,410 mi
- 09/01/202679,321 mi+4,911 mi
- 20/01/202679,321 mi
Average of roughly 6,291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB05 SFB 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 (SB05 SFB) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 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: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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