2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · YP08 YTN
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 102,853 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP08 YTN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2024
- 102,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP08 YTN 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 (YP08 YTN) between August 2023 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
YP08 YTN Mileage History
- 21/08/202392,605 mi
- 02/09/202393,326 mi+721 mi
- 28/08/2024102,393 mi+9,067 mi
- 11/09/2024102,853 mi+460 mi
- 12/09/2024102,853 mi
Average of roughly 9,648 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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