2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SO08 CAA
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24/06/2008. Recorded mileage 83,226 miles. MOT valid until 08/08/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
SO08 CAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 83,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 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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SO08 CAA Mileage History
- 08/08/202470,033 mi
- 05/08/202578,733 mi+8,700 mi
- 05/08/202578,733 mi
- 03/08/202683,226 mi+4,493 mi
- 03/08/202683,226 mi
Average of roughly 6,645 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO08 CAA 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 (SO08 CAA) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))”.
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