2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · SE08 AEY
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09/08/2008. Recorded mileage 79,171 miles. MOT valid until 19/12/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1600cc
SE08 AEY Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 79,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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SE08 AEY Mileage History
- 28/07/20114,146 mi
- 28/07/20114,146 mi
- 27/07/20125,140 mi+994 mi
- 29/07/20137,051 mi+1,911 mi
- 29/07/20147,925 mi+874 mi
- 29/07/20147,925 mi
- 29/07/20159,336 mi+1,411 mi
- 29/07/20159,336 mi
- 28/07/201610,618 mi+1,282 mi
- 28/07/201610,618 mi
- 30/03/201711,410 mi+792 mi
- 22/03/201818,305 mi+6,895 mi
- 30/03/201818,305 mi
- 19/10/201822,772 mi+4,467 mi
- 19/10/201822,772 mi
- 17/10/201941,430 mi+18,658 mi
- 18/10/201941,439 mi+9 mi
- 21/09/202054,897 mi+13,458 mi
- 21/09/202054,897 mi
- 29/09/202158,750 mi+3,853 mi
- 09/11/202264,413 mi+5,663 mi
- 10/11/202264,432 mi+19 mi
- 23/10/202368,756 mi+4,324 mi
- 23/10/202368,756 mi
- 20/12/202474,388 mi+5,632 mi
- 20/12/202474,388 mi
- 19/12/202579,171 mi+4,783 mi
Average of roughly 5,212 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
SE08 AEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (SE08 AEY) between July 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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