2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · WL08 DOJ
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 156,167 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL08 DOJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2024
- 156,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL08 DOJ 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 (WL08 DOJ) between September 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
WL08 DOJ Mileage History
- 05/09/2022142,362 mi
- 12/05/2023152,976 mi+10,614 mi
- 14/06/2024156,167 mi+3,191 mi
Average of roughly 7,782 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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