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201 D

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,022 mi
Last recorded89,022 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration201 D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 89,022 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 87,616 miles

Offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2023 86,495 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 86,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 85,189 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 79,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 79,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 71,755 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 66,889 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,128 miles

Front Inner rear bushes

Front Inner tyres

Pass 11 Sep 2017 51,669 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 44,300 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 44,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,742 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 32,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,447 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,369 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 16,288 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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201 D is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 201 D, 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

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What year was 201 D registered?

201 D is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is 201 D safe to buy?

The MOT history for 201 D shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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