2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · YL57 ATU
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22/02/2008. Recorded mileage 135,579 miles. MOT valid until 07/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1390cc
YL57 ATU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 135,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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YL57 ATU Mileage History
- 02/03/201175,510 mi
- 02/03/201175,512 mi+2 mi
- 27/02/201280,568 mi+5,056 mi
- 02/03/201280,596 mi+28 mi
- 27/02/201385,487 mi+4,891 mi
- 01/03/201489,784 mi+4,297 mi
- 30/03/201594,629 mi+4,845 mi
- 30/03/201594,629 mi
- 23/08/201695,425 mi+796 mi
- 01/08/201798,409 mi+2,984 mi
- 23/07/2018102,173 mi+3,764 mi
- 29/07/2019106,332 mi+4,159 mi
- 05/08/2020110,449 mi+4,117 mi
- 06/08/2020110,450 mi+1 mi
- 02/08/2021115,084 mi+4,634 mi
- 03/08/2021115,084 mi
- 17/08/2022119,811 mi+4,727 mi
- 15/08/2023125,459 mi+5,648 mi
- 04/09/2024127,274 mi+1,815 mi
- 09/07/2025134,406 mi+7,132 mi
- 17/06/2026135,579 mi+1,173 mi
Average of roughly 3,928 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
YL57 ATU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (YL57 ATU) between March 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure broken and insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
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