2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SH08 MWL
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28/04/2008. Recorded mileage 71,780 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 18/11/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
SH08 MWL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2021
- 71,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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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SH08 MWL Mileage History
- 15/11/202171,780 mi
- 19/11/202171,780 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
SH08 MWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (SH08 MWL) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 November 2021 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: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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