2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SO08 MWJ
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30/07/2008. Recorded mileage 106,208 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 03/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1390cc
SO08 MWJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/07/2024
- 106,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 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 MWJ Mileage History
- 31/05/202289,565 mi
- 31/05/202289,565 mi
- 23/05/202396,033 mi+6,468 mi
- 10/07/2024106,208 mi+10,175 mi
Average of roughly 7,884 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SO08 MWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (SO08 MWJ) between May 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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