The road tax status for SH58 MFU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for SH58 MFU?

The MOT for SH58 MFU is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 November 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of SH58 MFU?

The recorded mileage for SH58 MFU is 93,395 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SH58 MFU ULEZ compliant?

Yes, SH58 MFU (VOLKSWAGEN POLO) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Does SH58 MFU have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, SH58 MFU is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

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Outstanding Recall

2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SH58 MFU

SH58 MFU

2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 93,395 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 2008 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Expired on 17 Nov 2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 93,395 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Year

2008

Engine

1198cc

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SH58 MFU Key Findings

21 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2024
93,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
15 defects noted at the latest MOT

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SH58 MFU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Oct 2026, 14:04

MOT Analysis

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21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (SH58 MFU) between November 2011 and November 2024.

The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 15 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (41 issues), Tyres (34 issues), Brakes (28 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 110 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading too high (8.2.1.2 (c))”.

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SH58 MFU Mileage History

09/11/201119,635 mi
09/11/201227,050 mi+7,415 mi
08/11/201333,444 mi+6,394 mi
08/11/201333,444 mi
07/11/201439,977 mi+6,533 mi
30/10/201545,473 mi+5,496 mi
31/10/201545,473 mi
04/11/201651,264 mi+5,791 mi
04/11/201651,264 mi
03/11/201757,344 mi+6,080 mi
04/11/201757,344 mi
26/10/201862,913 mi+5,569 mi
26/10/201862,914 mi+1 mi
15/10/201968,238 mi+5,324 mi
13/10/202073,830 mi+5,592 mi
08/10/202181,137 mi+7,307 mi
08/10/202181,141 mi+4 mi
18/11/202285,574 mi+4,433 mi
16/11/202390,236 mi+4,662 mi
15/11/202493,395 mi+3,159 mi
15/11/202493,395 mi

Average of roughly 5,666 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Good MOT pass rate (75%)

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