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A21 OJR

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,251 mi
Last recorded116,251 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 OJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 116,251 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 104,118 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 98,624 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops insecure

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 4 Oct 2023 98,618 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops insecure

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 14 Oct 2022 95,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop / shocky cover insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Central Rear Seat belt buckle outer plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

near side wiper arm / linkage has some play

Fail 13 Oct 2022 95,602 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear bump stop / shocky cover insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Central Rear Seat belt buckle outer plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

near side wiper arm / linkage has some play

Pass 2 Sep 2021 89,881 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat buckle outer plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear bump stop / shocky cover insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2020 84,837 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2019 79,670 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 79,668 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 74,055 miles

tail box rusty

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 18 Jun 2018 74,046 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hand brake liver sticking on

tail box rusty

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jul 2017 66,780 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

both rear seats folded down and bottom part off seat removed from car

exhaust rusty

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,558 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2015 58,872 miles

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

Slight roughness when offside front wheel is rotated

Fail 13 Jul 2015 58,871 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight roughness when offside front wheel is rotated

Pass 18 Jul 2014 53,209 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 53,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,737 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly across tread

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,128 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,453 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2011 31,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs corroded

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 OJR is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OJR, 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 OJR registered?

A21 OJR is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is A21 OJR safe to buy?

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