2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · WG08 WFX
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 125,258 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG08 WFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 125,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG08 WFX 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 (WG08 WFX) between January 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 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 (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section on flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working lamp lens also broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))”.
WG08 WFX Mileage History
- 10/01/2023111,574 mi
- 08/04/2024114,507 mi+2,933 mi
- 08/04/2024114,507 mi
- 30/04/2025125,257 mi+10,750 mi
- 29/05/2025125,258 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,745 miles per year across 5 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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