2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · YR58 GFK
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 173,379 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR58 GFK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2023
- 173,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR58 GFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (YR58 GFK) between April 2023 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YR58 GFK Mileage History
- 06/04/2023173,224 mi
- 16/06/2023173,379 mi+155 mi
Average of roughly 798 miles per year across 2 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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