2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · VE08 EFX
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 119,517 miles. MOT valid until 25 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,517 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.
VE08 EFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2025
- 119,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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VE08 EFX Mileage History
- 19/12/2022101,131 mi
- 20/12/2023105,607 mi+4,476 mi
- 13/12/2024109,196 mi+3,589 mi
- 16/10/2025117,328 mi+8,132 mi
- 14/12/2025119,517 mi+2,189 mi
Average of roughly 6,156 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VE08 EFX 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 (VE08 EFX) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt s”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”.
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