2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SB58 FRZ
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 114,766 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,766 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.
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SB58 FRZ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 114,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB58 FRZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (SB58 FRZ) between December 2011 and August 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 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 (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
SB58 FRZ Mileage History
- 28/12/201123,069 mi
- 30/12/201123,069 mi
- 19/12/201237,459 mi+14,390 mi
- 02/12/201350,211 mi+12,752 mi
- 24/12/201466,376 mi+16,165 mi
- 07/09/201577,828 mi+11,452 mi
- 07/09/201577,830 mi+2 mi
- 08/07/201682,715 mi+4,885 mi
- 02/08/201787,410 mi+4,695 mi
- 03/08/201891,254 mi+3,844 mi
- 24/07/201994,500 mi+3,246 mi
- 29/07/202095,301 mi+801 mi
- 02/08/202197,342 mi+2,041 mi
- 27/07/2022103,167 mi+5,825 mi
- 04/08/2023107,103 mi+3,936 mi
- 02/08/2024110,764 mi+3,661 mi
- 12/08/2025114,766 mi+4,002 mi
Average of roughly 6,731 miles per year across 17 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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