2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SG08 ARM
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 75,462 miles. MOT expired on 02 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SG08 ARM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2025
- 75,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SG08 ARM 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 (SG08 ARM) between February 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SG08 ARM Mileage History
- 27/02/202367,601 mi
- 29/02/202471,897 mi+4,296 mi
- 01/03/202471,897 mi
- 25/04/202575,459 mi+3,562 mi
- 03/05/202575,462 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,606 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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