2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YR08 XEG
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 102,797 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YR08 XEG Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 102,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 XEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (YR08 XEG) between April 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YR08 XEG Mileage History
- 05/04/201123,517 mi
- 05/04/201123,517 mi
- 02/04/201234,391 mi+10,874 mi
- 05/04/201342,625 mi+8,234 mi
- 05/04/201342,625 mi
- 18/04/201445,034 mi+2,409 mi
- 02/04/201546,684 mi+1,650 mi
- 05/04/201650,707 mi+4,023 mi
- 06/04/201650,707 mi
- 18/04/201756,630 mi+5,923 mi
- 16/04/201865,128 mi+8,498 mi
- 16/04/201976,311 mi+11,183 mi
- 16/04/201976,315 mi+4 mi
- 08/07/202085,147 mi+8,832 mi
- 08/07/202085,147 mi
- 06/07/202187,568 mi+2,421 mi
- 06/07/202187,568 mi
- 01/07/202290,995 mi+3,427 mi
- 01/07/202290,995 mi
- 04/07/202396,198 mi+5,203 mi
- 04/07/202396,198 mi
- 02/07/2024100,542 mi+4,344 mi
- 02/07/2024100,543 mi+1 mi
- 08/10/2026102,797 mi+2,254 mi
Average of roughly 5,112 miles per year across 24 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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