2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · SL08 MVY
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 19/03/2008. Recorded mileage 129,541 miles. MOT valid until 27/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1422cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SL08 MVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 129,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
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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SL08 MVY Mileage History
- 09/03/2023126,220 mi
- 28/10/2024126,966 mi+746 mi
- 28/10/2024126,966 mi
- 15/10/2025129,539 mi+2,573 mi
- 16/10/2025129,541 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,274 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 MVY 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 (SL08 MVY) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 2cm tail (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on inner edge. 195”; “Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Taped up (4.4.3 (a))”.
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