2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · WU58 OWE
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 182,530 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU58 OWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 182,530 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.
WU58 OWE 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 (WU58 OWE) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WU58 OWE Mileage History
- 29/09/2023165,143 mi
- 02/10/2023165,143 mi
- 14/11/2024174,822 mi+9,679 mi
- 27/11/2025185,530 mi+10,708 mi
- 28/11/2025182,530 mi-3,000 mi
Average of roughly 8,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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