2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SC08 NZA
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 03/07/2008. Recorded mileage 187,812 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 10/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
SC08 NZA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2023
- 187,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 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 NZA Mileage History
- 02/07/2022182,562 mi
- 09/07/2022182,565 mi+3 mi
- 08/07/2023187,782 mi+5,217 mi
- 12/08/2023187,812 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 4,723 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SC08 NZA MOT History
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 NZA) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2023 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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