2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SC08 CAO
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30/05/2008. Recorded mileage 83,067 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
SC08 CAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2024
- 83,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SC08 CAO Mileage History
- 12/05/202270,482 mi
- 13/05/202270,497 mi+15 mi
- 08/05/202375,995 mi+5,498 mi
- 18/05/202483,067 mi+7,072 mi
- 21/05/202483,067 mi
Average of roughly 6,210 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SC08 CAO 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 CAO) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2024 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 (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Emissions unable to be completed exesive blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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