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651 BLH

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,707 mi
Last recorded131,707 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration651 BLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 131,707 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 131,706 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 129,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre is 16yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre is 19 yrs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 127,557 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 125,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 11yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 11yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 125,621 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 11yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 11yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 123,571 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 120,373 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 118,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 117,321 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 115,703 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 112,541 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 108,385 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 103,966 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 103,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 99,810 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 99,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f lower sidelight inop

Pass 8 Jan 2013 94,313 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,397 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 62,176 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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651 BLH is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 651 BLH, 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 651 BLH registered?

651 BLH is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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