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2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SO08 CTF

SO08 CTF

2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 94,920 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2008 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Expired on 19 Jan 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
94,920 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 19 Jan 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1198cc
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SO08 CTF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 07/01/2025
  • 94,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

SO08 CTF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 20:58
MOT Analysis

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 CTF) between January 2023 and January 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 07 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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SO08 CTF Mileage History

  1. 18/01/202385,944 mi
  2. 20/01/202385,945 mi+1 mi
  3. 19/01/202491,504 mi+5,559 mi
  4. 19/01/202491,504 mi
  5. 07/01/202594,920 mi+3,416 mi

Average of roughly 4,554 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
✓ No outstanding recalls
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