2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · VU58 XWS
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 08/09/2008. Recorded mileage 165,118 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,118 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1422cc
VU58 XWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
- 165,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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VU58 XWS Mileage History
- 30/12/2021149,800 mi
- 30/04/2024154,932 mi+5,132 mi
- 01/05/2024154,937 mi+5 mi
- 24/04/2025165,117 mi+10,180 mi
- 29/04/2025165,118 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,601 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VU58 XWS 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 (VU58 XWS) between December 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2025 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: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens glazed (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens glazed (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))”.
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