2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SW08 JCV
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2008. Recorded mileage 101,777 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- 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.
SW08 JCV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2023
- 101,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW08 JCV Mileage History
- 12/09/202293,670 mi
- 12/05/2023101,777 mi+8,107 mi
Average of roughly 12,229 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
SW08 JCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (SW08 JCV) between September 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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