2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · WM08 NLK
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22/08/2008. Recorded mileage 132,050 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
WM08 NLK Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 132,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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WM08 NLK Mileage History
- 19/08/201124,441 mi
- 29/05/201229,444 mi+5,003 mi
- 31/05/201342,477 mi+13,033 mi
- 31/05/201459,257 mi+16,780 mi
- 07/06/201459,705 mi+448 mi
- 13/06/201460,096 mi+391 mi
- 23/05/201574,468 mi+14,372 mi
- 27/05/201683,959 mi+9,491 mi
- 28/04/201797,192 mi+13,233 mi
- 20/04/2018110,610 mi+13,418 mi
- 23/04/2018110,619 mi+9 mi
- 20/05/2019115,510 mi+4,891 mi
- 29/05/2019115,510 mi
- 21/10/2020119,811 mi+4,301 mi
- 21/10/2020119,811 mi
- 28/09/2021119,851 mi+40 mi
- 28/09/2021119,854 mi+3 mi
- 02/05/2023122,966 mi+3,112 mi
- 03/05/2023122,969 mi+3 mi
- 23/04/2024126,252 mi+3,283 mi
- 23/04/2024126,255 mi+3 mi
- 24/04/2025132,050 mi+5,795 mi
Average of roughly 7,866 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
WM08 NLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (WM08 NLK) between August 2011 and April 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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