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08-MH-0396

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

207,448 mi
Last recorded207,448 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration08-MH-0396
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 207,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 207,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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08-MH-0396 is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 60,898 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 08-MH-0396, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 08-MH-0396?

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What year was 08-MH-0396 registered?

08-MH-0396 is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is 08-MH-0396 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 08-MH-0396 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 08-MH-0396 have outstanding finance?

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