2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SM08 AYJ
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 117,750 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
SM08 AYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 117,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SM08 AYJ Mileage History
- 22/12/2023114,663 mi
- 02/01/2024114,671 mi+8 mi
- 06/02/2025117,112 mi+2,441 mi
- 10/02/2026117,750 mi+638 mi
- 10/02/2026117,750 mi
Average of roughly 1,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM08 AYJ 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 (SM08 AYJ) between December 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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