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A18 RDO

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

32,502 mi
Last recorded32,502 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 32,502 miles

all tyres perished in tread

Pass 18 Sep 2024 31,972 miles

all tyres perished in treads

Pass 12 Sep 2023 31,314 miles

all tyres perished in tread

Pass 21 Sep 2022 30,374 miles

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 15 Sep 2021 29,281 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 29,281 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

long travel at parking brake lever

Pass 11 Sep 2020 27,962 miles

front tyres worn on edges,perished and outer wall of nearside front tyre is damaged

long travel at parking brake lever

offside rear tyre perished

service light on

various bumper damage

Pass 2 Sep 2019 24,213 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front and offside rear tyre treads perished

service light on

various body/bumper damage

Pass 3 Sep 2018 21,792 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 19,347 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 15 Sep 2016 17,616 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 15,405 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 12,418 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 9,784 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 7,167 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 3,518 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 RDO is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 RDO, 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 A18 RDO registered?

A18 RDO is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 October 2008.

Is A18 RDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 RDO 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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