2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · YR08 DLK
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 12/03/2008. Recorded mileage 131,721 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1400cc
YR08 DLK Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/09/2026
- 131,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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YR08 DLK Mileage History
- 16/03/201126,763 mi
- 21/03/201234,756 mi+7,993 mi
- 14/11/201239,921 mi+5,165 mi
- 14/11/201239,921 mi
- 14/11/201344,975 mi+5,054 mi
- 28/11/201451,462 mi+6,487 mi
- 20/01/201660,444 mi+8,982 mi
- 07/01/201769,293 mi+8,849 mi
- 07/01/201769,293 mi
- 23/01/201873,655 mi+4,362 mi
- 07/03/201980,858 mi+7,203 mi
- 09/03/202087,003 mi+6,145 mi
- 09/03/202087,003 mi
- 11/06/202189,884 mi+2,881 mi
- 30/05/202293,034 mi+3,150 mi
- 31/05/202293,034 mi
- 08/06/2023103,626 mi+10,592 mi
- 08/06/2023103,626 mi
- 19/08/2024111,095 mi+7,469 mi
- 20/08/2024111,095 mi
- 14/08/2025114,710 mi+3,615 mi
- 10/09/2026131,721 mi+17,011 mi
Average of roughly 6,776 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
YR08 DLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (YR08 DLK) between March 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
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