2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SC08 CCF
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 128,409 miles. MOT expired on 07 Apr 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,409 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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SC08 CCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 13/03/2024
- 128,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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SC08 CCF Mileage History
- 01/04/2022116,859 mi
- 04/04/2022116,866 mi+7 mi
- 06/04/2023124,766 mi+7,900 mi
- 06/04/2023124,766 mi
- 13/03/2024128,409 mi+3,643 mi
Average of roughly 5,926 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SC08 CCF 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 CCF) between April 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Exhaust chaffing/worn through pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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