2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · SN08 OVC
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 28/08/2008. Recorded mileage 121,129 miles. MOT valid until 05/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1422cc
SN08 OVC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 121,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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SN08 OVC Mileage History
- 03/08/201121,647 mi
- 03/08/201121,647 mi
- 17/08/201225,003 mi+3,356 mi
- 16/08/201327,866 mi+2,863 mi
- 06/08/201440,372 mi+12,506 mi
- 27/08/201553,563 mi+13,191 mi
- 06/09/201662,672 mi+9,109 mi
- 06/09/201662,672 mi
- 04/10/201770,053 mi+7,381 mi
- 03/10/201876,687 mi+6,634 mi
- 22/11/201984,665 mi+7,978 mi
- 22/11/201984,665 mi
- 16/11/202088,338 mi+3,673 mi
- 19/11/202192,377 mi+4,039 mi
- 10/11/202296,181 mi+3,804 mi
- 07/11/2023101,060 mi+4,879 mi
- 09/11/2023101,078 mi+18 mi
- 23/10/2024105,065 mi+3,987 mi
- 23/12/2025121,122 mi+16,057 mi
- 06/01/2026121,129 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 6,895 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
SN08 OVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (SN08 OVC) between August 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp mixed in with sidelight (4.3.3 (b))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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