2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · SL58 AJU
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 171,456 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2023. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL58 AJU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/11/2023
- 171,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL58 AJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (SL58 AJU) between October 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
SL58 AJU Mileage History
- 03/10/2022158,482 mi
- 04/10/2022158,482 mi
- 13/11/2023171,456 mi+12,974 mi
Average of roughly 11,675 miles per year across 3 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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