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2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · YH08 FSJ

YH08 FSJ

2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2008. Recorded mileage 147,428 miles. MOT valid until 23/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2008 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 23/03/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
147,428 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1390cc

YH08 FSJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
  • 147,428 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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YH08 FSJ Mileage History

  1. 02/03/2024122,912 mi
  2. 17/03/2025134,096 mi+11,184 mi
  3. 18/03/2025134,113 mi+17 mi
  4. 10/03/2026147,426 mi+13,313 mi
  5. 12/03/2026147,428 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 12,098 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YH08 FSJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 18:53
MOT Analysis

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 (YH08 FSJ) between March 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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