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A15 RYG

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests37 (26 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate70.3%

Mileage

192,705 mi
Last recorded192,705 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 RYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

26 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 192,705 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 192,501 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously modified cheat device fitted (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 182,343 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 163,851 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 158,969 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 149,699 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 146,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 142,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 138,597 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded offside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 129,390 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 109,303 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 92,085 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 2,085 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 136,745 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 136,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 71,973 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 71,973 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 130,310 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,299 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 124,717 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 124,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,086 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,860 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 116,369 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 116,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rack end balljoint worn

Pass 12 Oct 2011 110,477 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 110,468 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs pitted and worn

slight play evident in steering on nearside

Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,541 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 19,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 102,827 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 102,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 97,480 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 97,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 93,866 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 89,586 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 84,845 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Offside front tyre cracking

Fail 9 Oct 2006 84,845 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Offside front tyre cracking

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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A15 RYG is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A15 RYG, 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 A15 RYG registered?

A15 RYG is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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