2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SC08 TBU
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2008. Recorded mileage 133,186 miles. MOT valid until 16/10/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SC08 TBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 133,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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 TBU Mileage History
- 25/01/202398,489 mi
- 18/10/2023114,760 mi+16,271 mi
- 16/10/2024121,033 mi+6,273 mi
- 16/10/2024121,034 mi+1 mi
- 08/10/2025133,186 mi+12,152 mi
Average of roughly 12,845 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SC08 TBU 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 TBU) between January 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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