2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SO08 EZD
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09/07/2008. Recorded mileage 165,765 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,765 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1390cc
SO08 EZD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/07/2025
- 165,765 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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 EZD Mileage History
- 06/07/2023153,175 mi
- 19/07/2023153,176 mi+1 mi
- 04/07/2024158,947 mi+5,771 mi
- 08/07/2024158,954 mi+7 mi
- 30/07/2025165,765 mi+6,811 mi
Average of roughly 6,090 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO08 EZD 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 EZD) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn main axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn main axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))”.
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