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A10 JPA

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,003 mi
Last recorded171,003 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 JPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 171,003 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 171,002 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill front of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 167,666 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 167,660 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 165,196 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre sidewalls cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 160,912 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 152,090 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 152,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 147,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 138,717 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 126,232 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 126,130 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 111,586 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 101,135 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 65,701 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,954 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,147 miles

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

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

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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A10 JPA is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A10 JPA, 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 A10 JPA registered?

A10 JPA is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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