2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SM08 YVE
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 68,832 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,832 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM08 YVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/07/2025
- 68,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SM08 YVE Mileage History
- 20/07/202361,683 mi
- 28/07/202361,686 mi+3 mi
- 11/07/202464,440 mi+2,754 mi
- 15/07/202464,442 mi+2 mi
- 23/07/202568,832 mi+4,390 mi
Average of roughly 3,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM08 YVE 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 YVE) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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