2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SM08 SWJ
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2008. Recorded mileage 68,117 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM08 SWJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/03/2024
- 68,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM08 SWJ 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 (SM08 SWJ) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SM08 SWJ Mileage History
- 31/03/202252,544 mi
- 23/03/202359,713 mi+7,169 mi
- 22/03/202468,117 mi+8,404 mi
Average of roughly 7,881 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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