2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · WJ58 UTM
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 112,351 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ58 UTM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 112,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ58 UTM 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 (WJ58 UTM) between April 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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 Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
WJ58 UTM Mileage History
- 18/04/2024100,315 mi
- 02/04/2025107,500 mi+7,185 mi
- 04/04/2025107,506 mi+6 mi
- 03/10/2025112,351 mi+4,845 mi
- 03/10/2025112,351 mi
Average of roughly 8,244 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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