2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YH08 FTP
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11/04/2008. Recorded mileage 131,624 miles. MOT valid until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
YH08 FTP Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 131,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YH08 FTP Mileage History
- 02/03/201139,792 mi
- 02/03/201139,792 mi
- 06/05/201140,649 mi+857 mi
- 07/12/201248,088 mi+7,439 mi
- 13/12/201248,185 mi+97 mi
- 18/12/201356,894 mi+8,709 mi
- 18/12/201356,894 mi
- 30/12/201462,444 mi+5,550 mi
- 30/12/201462,444 mi
- 07/12/201566,541 mi+4,097 mi
- 02/09/201668,508 mi+1,967 mi
- 02/09/201668,508 mi
- 01/09/201772,955 mi+4,447 mi
- 01/09/201772,955 mi
- 28/08/201883,015 mi+10,060 mi
- 24/08/201992,212 mi+9,197 mi
- 27/08/201992,213 mi+1 mi
- 29/08/2020100,587 mi+8,374 mi
- 02/09/2020100,587 mi
- 26/08/2021106,598 mi+6,011 mi
- 01/09/2022112,486 mi+5,888 mi
- 02/09/2023117,433 mi+4,947 mi
- 28/08/2024122,155 mi+4,722 mi
- 28/08/2024122,155 mi
- 03/09/2025127,045 mi+4,890 mi
- 06/08/2026131,624 mi+4,579 mi
- 06/08/2026131,624 mi
Average of roughly 5,951 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
YH08 FTP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (YH08 FTP) between March 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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