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36 MOB

2008 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,364 mi
Last recorded48,364 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration36 MOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 48,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 45,980 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 44,235 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 41,926 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 41,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 40,705 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 39,224 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 39,224 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 37,028 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 37,028 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn broken off (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 33,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres small cracks

Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,298 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,067 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 20,299 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 17,607 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 14,822 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 12,601 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 9,571 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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36 MOB is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 36 MOB, 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.

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What year was 36 MOB registered?

36 MOB is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is 36 MOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 36 MOB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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