2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · WD08 HXS
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16/08/2008. Recorded mileage 98,856 miles. MOT valid until 19/02/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1390cc
WD08 HXS Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 98,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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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WD08 HXS Mileage History
- 18/07/201128,041 mi
- 04/08/201243,940 mi+15,899 mi
- 04/08/201234,940 mi-9,000 mi
- 12/08/201339,207 mi+4,267 mi
- 11/08/201443,955 mi+4,748 mi
- 10/08/201546,930 mi+2,975 mi
- 05/08/201651,093 mi+4,163 mi
- 14/07/201756,009 mi+4,916 mi
- 06/07/201860,153 mi+4,144 mi
- 05/07/201965,102 mi+4,949 mi
- 12/06/202068,571 mi+3,469 mi
- 14/06/202176,758 mi+8,187 mi
- 07/06/202284,827 mi+8,069 mi
- 23/05/202391,802 mi+6,975 mi
- 23/05/202391,802 mi
- 05/06/202496,317 mi+4,515 mi
- 13/02/202698,832 mi+2,515 mi
- 20/02/202698,856 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 4,852 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
WD08 HXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (WD08 HXS) between July 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 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: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour badly faded (4.4.3 (a))”.
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