2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · YL08 LHH
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 44,844 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- 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.
YL08 LHH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 44,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YL08 LHH Mileage History
- 31/01/202328,398 mi
- 20/02/202433,284 mi+4,886 mi
- 20/02/202433,286 mi+2 mi
- 10/02/202538,937 mi+5,651 mi
- 10/02/202644,844 mi+5,907 mi
Average of roughly 5,431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL08 LHH 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 LHH) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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