2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SO08 USP
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11/08/2008. Recorded mileage 98,015 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
SO08 USP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 98,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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 USP Mileage History
- 10/07/202383,224 mi
- 15/07/202489,447 mi+6,223 mi
- 15/07/202489,447 mi
- 09/09/202598,013 mi+8,566 mi
- 10/09/202598,015 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,814 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO08 USP 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 USP) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 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: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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