2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SL08 WDG
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 144,503 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL08 WDG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 144,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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SL08 WDG Mileage History
- 06/07/2022113,207 mi
- 30/05/2023128,056 mi+14,849 mi
- 13/05/2024128,181 mi+125 mi
- 21/05/2025133,379 mi+5,198 mi
- 12/05/2026144,503 mi+11,124 mi
Average of roughly 8,129 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 WDG 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 WDG) between July 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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