2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SO08 USU
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21/08/2008. Recorded mileage 64,293 miles. MOT valid until 05/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1390cc
SO08 USU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 64,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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 USU Mileage History
- 28/07/201111,140 mi
- 30/07/201111,141 mi+1 mi
- 11/01/201316,428 mi+5,287 mi
- 13/01/201418,934 mi+2,506 mi
- 12/01/201521,588 mi+2,654 mi
- 08/01/201623,863 mi+2,275 mi
- 13/01/201725,823 mi+1,960 mi
- 03/01/201827,890 mi+2,067 mi
- 04/01/201929,758 mi+1,868 mi
- 05/01/201929,758 mi
- 07/01/202031,422 mi+1,664 mi
- 07/01/202031,422 mi
- 11/01/202134,128 mi+2,706 mi
- 07/04/202240,587 mi+6,459 mi
- 09/03/202345,337 mi+4,750 mi
- 26/03/202450,699 mi+5,362 mi
- 30/03/202450,699 mi
- 21/03/202558,227 mi+7,528 mi
- 12/03/202664,293 mi+6,066 mi
Average of roughly 3,635 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
SO08 USU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (SO08 USU) between July 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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