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A18 LCJ

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,159 mi
Last recorded64,159 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 64,159 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 60,920 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 58,029 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 56,017 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 50,531 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 42,597 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 35,104 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 25,426 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 16,975 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 10,674 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 6,490 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 4,484 miles

service inspection light on dash

Pass 31 Oct 2013 3,883 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 3,883 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 3,534 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 2,375 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 LCJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A18 LCJ, 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 LCJ registered?

A18 LCJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 December 2008.

Is A18 LCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 LCJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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