2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · YY08 AEX
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 28/03/2008. Recorded mileage 36,652 miles. MOT valid until 12/12/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,652 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1422cc
YY08 AEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 36,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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YY08 AEX Mileage History
- 13/12/202326,659 mi
- 06/12/202431,392 mi+4,733 mi
- 13/12/202431,394 mi+2 mi
- 10/12/202536,644 mi+5,250 mi
- 11/12/202536,652 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5,007 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY08 AEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (YY08 AEX) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped not working (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative dipped not working (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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