2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · SM58 RHV
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 11 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 146,070 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM58 RHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2025
- 146,070 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: Below Average
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SM58 RHV Mileage History
- 26/01/2023133,059 mi
- 30/01/2023133,060 mi+1 mi
- 26/01/2024137,577 mi+4,517 mi
- 26/01/2024137,577 mi
- 22/01/2025146,070 mi+8,493 mi
Average of roughly 6,539 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM58 RHV 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 (SM58 RHV) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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