2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · WL52 LAN
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 79,744 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,744 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL52 LAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 79,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL52 LAN 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 (WL52 LAN) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WL52 LAN Mileage History
- 01/11/202358,821 mi
- 28/10/202469,449 mi+10,628 mi
- 04/11/202469,538 mi+89 mi
- 28/10/202579,727 mi+10,189 mi
- 29/10/202579,744 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 10,495 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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