2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YY08 ULG
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 101,704 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,704 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 ULG Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2023
- 101,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YY08 ULG Mileage History
- 17/06/201117,054 mi
- 20/06/201222,475 mi+5,421 mi
- 22/06/201329,905 mi+7,430 mi
- 21/06/201437,853 mi+7,948 mi
- 23/06/201547,949 mi+10,096 mi
- 20/06/201656,384 mi+8,435 mi
- 20/06/201656,386 mi+2 mi
- 23/06/201764,148 mi+7,762 mi
- 14/06/201871,447 mi+7,299 mi
- 19/06/201978,886 mi+7,439 mi
- 17/06/202084,610 mi+5,724 mi
- 17/06/202084,611 mi+1 mi
- 23/06/202191,007 mi+6,396 mi
- 23/06/202191,008 mi+1 mi
- 19/05/202292,867 mi+1,859 mi
- 19/08/202293,530 mi+663 mi
- 19/08/202293,530 mi
- 18/08/2023101,704 mi+8,174 mi
Average of roughly 6,956 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
YY08 ULG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (YY08 ULG) between June 2011 and August 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.04 (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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