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A21 MDO

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,383 mi
Last recorded107,383 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 MDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 107,383 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 107,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 104,607 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 96,669 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 88,036 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

REAR EXHAUST BOX SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 15 Jul 2021 76,061 miles

both front tyres feathering on inner shoulder

Fail 14 Jul 2021 76,034 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres feathering on inner shoulder

Pass 24 Jun 2020 68,316 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 68,316 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 63,123 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 63,099 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 55,930 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 47,220 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 47,220 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,365 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,620 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 20,602 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 17,671 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 14,960 miles

Slight fluffing to offside front seat belt.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 12,991 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,372 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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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A21 MDO is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A21 MDO, 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 A21 MDO registered?

A21 MDO is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is A21 MDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 MDO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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