2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · WR58 HCU
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 121,141 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
WR58 HCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 121,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR58 HCU 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 (WR58 HCU) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (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 16 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))”.
WR58 HCU Mileage History
- 30/06/2023112,000 mi
- 15/07/2024113,051 mi+1,051 mi
- 15/07/2024113,051 mi
- 17/07/2025116,168 mi+3,117 mi
- 15/07/2026121,141 mi+4,973 mi
Average of roughly 3,005 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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