2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · VK08 TOU
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 152,159 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2023. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK08 TOU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/06/2023
- 152,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK08 TOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (VK08 TOU) between May 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
VK08 TOU Mileage History
- 24/05/2022139,324 mi
- 26/05/2022139,353 mi+29 mi
- 21/06/2023152,159 mi+12,806 mi
Average of roughly 11,930 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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