2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · YR08 XEC
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 May 2008. Recorded mileage 55,342 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR08 XEC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 55,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 XEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (YR08 XEC) between May 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
YR08 XEC Mileage History
- 16/05/201124,563 mi
- 09/05/201231,529 mi+6,966 mi
- 07/05/201332,780 mi+1,251 mi
- 07/05/201434,459 mi+1,679 mi
- 24/04/201536,036 mi+1,577 mi
- 16/05/201637,779 mi+1,743 mi
- 02/05/201739,177 mi+1,398 mi
- 04/05/201839,710 mi+533 mi
- 15/04/201939,996 mi+286 mi
- 26/05/202040,266 mi+270 mi
- 01/06/202040,268 mi+2 mi
- 28/05/202140,720 mi+452 mi
- 27/05/202245,860 mi+5,140 mi
- 09/05/202350,055 mi+4,195 mi
- 16/05/202350,060 mi+5 mi
- 14/05/202453,113 mi+3,053 mi
- 14/05/202453,113 mi
- 12/05/202554,652 mi+1,539 mi
- 12/05/202554,652 mi
- 01/05/202655,342 mi+690 mi
Average of roughly 2,057 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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