2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SC08 BOU
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 61,937 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC08 BOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 61,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SC08 BOU Mileage History
- 12/08/202248,700 mi
- 11/08/202353,745 mi+5,045 mi
- 09/08/202458,355 mi+4,610 mi
- 22/08/202458,355 mi
- 28/08/202561,937 mi+3,582 mi
Average of roughly 4,348 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SC08 BOU 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 (SC08 BOU) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (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 Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longe”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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