Official DVLA Record

2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SC08 BSU

SC08 BSU

2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2008. Recorded mileage 140,726 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2008 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 10/08/2024
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
140,726 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/08/2024
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
1198cc
Mechanical Assessment

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SC08 BSU Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 22/04/2025
  • 140,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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SC08 BSU Mileage History

  1. 12/08/2022124,756 mi
  2. 04/08/2023130,338 mi+5,582 mi
  3. 04/08/2023130,338 mi
  4. 22/04/2025140,726 mi+10,388 mi

Average of roughly 5,928 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

SC08 BSU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Aug 2026, 14:17
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (SC08 BSU) between August 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.

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