2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · SP08 HPL
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 97,939 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,939 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SP08 HPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 18/05/2026
- 97,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 29 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP08 HPL 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 (SP08 HPL) between November 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit is 1.50 average is 2.35. (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Rear Axle fractured Axle excessive corrosion and holed. (5.1.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
SP08 HPL Mileage History
- 08/11/202272,902 mi
- 02/11/202378,048 mi+5,146 mi
- 06/11/202378,089 mi+41 mi
- 06/11/202486,958 mi+8,869 mi
- 18/05/202697,939 mi+10,981 mi
Average of roughly 7,105 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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