2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YL08 BYR
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08/07/2008. Recorded mileage 58,981 miles. MOT valid until 01/08/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
YL08 BYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 58,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 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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YL08 BYR Mileage History
- 29/07/202452,881 mi
- 29/07/202452,883 mi+2 mi
- 01/08/202555,518 mi+2,635 mi
- 01/08/202555,518 mi
- 31/07/202658,981 mi+3,463 mi
Average of roughly 3,044 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL08 BYR 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 (YL08 BYR) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 FLEXY PIPE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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