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A18 CBR

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,068 mi
Last recorded46,068 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 CBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 46,068 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 45,603 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 45,075 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 44,439 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 41,867 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 35,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 31,831 miles

Both number plates deteriorated.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking to side walls and treads.

Offside Rear tyre cracking to side walls and treads.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 29,618 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre valve split.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear inner and outer tyre sidewall cracked.

Offside Front Sill slightly damaged.

Offside Front outer tyre sidewall cracked.

Offside Rear inner and outer tyre sidewall cracked.

Fail 14 Aug 2018 29,618 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre valve split.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear inner and outer tyre sidewall cracked.

Offside Front Sill slightly damaged.

Offside Front outer tyre sidewall cracked.

Offside Rear inner and outer tyre sidewall cracked.

Rear Screen wash inoperative.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 26,526 miles

Central L.E.D in brake light inoperative.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked down tread.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre cracked on tread.

Offside Front Outer Tyre sidewall cracked.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Damage to sill.

Offside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre cracked down tread.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 26,457 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Central L.E.D in brake light inoperative.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked down tread.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre cracked on tread.

Offside Front Outer Tyre sidewall cracked.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Damage to sill.

Offside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre cracked down tread.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 24,265 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 22,074 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 19,960 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 17,625 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 17,625 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,360 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 9,528 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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A18 CBR is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A18 CBR, 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 A18 CBR registered?

A18 CBR is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 August 2008.

Is A18 CBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 CBR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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