2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YF08 FUG
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 111,047 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,047 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.
YF08 FUG Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 111,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF08 FUG 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 (YF08 FUG) between April 2011 and August 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
YF08 FUG Mileage History
- 20/04/201114,873 mi
- 14/08/201220,024 mi+5,151 mi
- 09/08/201339,389 mi+19,365 mi
- 11/08/201459,945 mi+20,556 mi
- 06/08/201574,301 mi+14,356 mi
- 19/07/201679,584 mi+5,283 mi
- 18/07/201785,518 mi+5,934 mi
- 18/07/201785,519 mi+1 mi
- 08/08/201892,082 mi+6,563 mi
- 08/08/201892,082 mi
- 29/07/201998,414 mi+6,332 mi
- 29/07/201998,414 mi
- 23/07/2020102,236 mi+3,822 mi
- 16/07/2021104,057 mi+1,821 mi
- 16/07/2021104,057 mi
- 01/08/2022106,609 mi+2,552 mi
- 27/07/2023108,884 mi+2,275 mi
- 01/08/2023108,887 mi+3 mi
- 15/08/2024110,228 mi+1,341 mi
- 15/08/2024110,229 mi+1 mi
- 14/08/2025111,046 mi+817 mi
- 18/08/2025111,047 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,711 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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