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300 JCV

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,755 mi
Last recorded77,755 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration300 JCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 77,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2024 76,707 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 74,471 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 74,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 72,752 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 68,934 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 66,768 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 61,962 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 54,893 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 47,287 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 47,287 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,060 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 39,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure starting to go out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,728 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,553 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,290 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,797 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 10,676 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 9,029 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 9,029 miles

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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300 JCV is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 300 JCV, 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 300 JCV registered?

300 JCV is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is 300 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 300 JCV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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