2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YY08 ODW
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 83,886 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,886 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.
YY08 ODW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 83,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YY08 ODW Mileage History
- 19/02/202470,507 mi
- 19/02/202470,507 mi
- 03/03/202577,274 mi+6,767 mi
- 13/03/202683,886 mi+6,612 mi
- 13/03/202683,886 mi
Average of roughly 6,487 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY08 ODW 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 ODW) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Braking system leaking vacuum servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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