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777 WHW

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,974 mi
Last recorded79,974 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration777 WHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 79,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 79,873 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 78,264 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 76,585 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 74,647 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 72,700 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 71,913 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 69,670 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 66,907 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 66,907 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 61,269 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 57,025 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 52,292 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 48,039 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 46,199 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 43,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 33,460 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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777 WHW is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 777 WHW, 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 777 WHW registered?

777 WHW is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is 777 WHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 777 WHW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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