2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SY08 YNP
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16/05/2008. Recorded mileage 130,936 miles. MOT valid until 04/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Inverness
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
SY08 YNP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 130,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 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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SY08 YNP Mileage History
- 06/09/2024120,466 mi
- 28/08/2025125,679 mi+5,213 mi
- 02/09/2025125,679 mi
- 12/08/2026130,935 mi+5,256 mi
- 14/08/2026130,936 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,410 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY08 YNP 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 (SY08 YNP) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 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: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged cable insecure fouling road wheel (1.6 (e))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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