2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YR08 XEJ
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 120,213 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,213 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 XEJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2026
- 120,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 XEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (YR08 XEJ) between January 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
YR08 XEJ Mileage History
- 24/01/201127,883 mi
- 14/01/201233,550 mi+5,667 mi
- 05/01/201339,458 mi+5,908 mi
- 11/01/201446,473 mi+7,015 mi
- 17/01/201555,673 mi+9,200 mi
- 22/02/201663,062 mi+7,389 mi
- 18/02/201767,292 mi+4,230 mi
- 18/02/201767,292 mi
- 12/02/201872,085 mi+4,793 mi
- 12/02/201872,085 mi
- 05/09/201874,751 mi+2,666 mi
- 07/08/201977,754 mi+3,003 mi
- 04/09/202083,399 mi+5,645 mi
- 04/09/202083,399 mi
- 16/08/202188,470 mi+5,071 mi
- 07/09/202292,037 mi+3,567 mi
- 30/08/202395,574 mi+3,537 mi
- 24/09/202498,562 mi+2,988 mi
- 24/09/202498,562 mi
- 18/09/202599,740 mi+1,178 mi
- 22/09/202599,776 mi+36 mi
- 12/09/2026120,213 mi+20,437 mi
- 12/09/2026120,213 mi
Average of roughly 5,906 miles per year across 23 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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