2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SH08 SHV
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2008. Recorded mileage 129,701 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- 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.
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SH08 SHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 06/02/2026
- 129,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH08 SHV 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 (SH08 SHV) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabilizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
SH08 SHV Mileage History
- 20/02/2024118,403 mi
- 20/02/2024118,403 mi
- 10/02/2025123,760 mi+5,357 mi
- 10/02/2025123,761 mi+1 mi
- 06/02/2026129,701 mi+5,940 mi
Average of roughly 5,755 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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