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A16 PER

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,442 mi
Last recorded61,442 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 PER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 61,442 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components.

Exhaust back box corroded.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever travel high.

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both side. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 61,443 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both side. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components.

Exhaust back box corroded.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever travel high.

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both side. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 61,199 miles

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle and some suspension components

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

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

Parking brake lever travel high

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 60,690 miles

Rear exhaust silencer getting poor

Pass 17 Oct 2022 60,019 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 58,973 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 58,968 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,929 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 52,928 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 46,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 46,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 42,216 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 42,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 37,084 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 31,732 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 26,123 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 19,344 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 14,325 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 10,906 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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A16 PER is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A16 PER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 PER registered?

A16 PER is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is A16 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 PER shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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