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A3 EXD

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

88,858 mi
Last recorded88,858 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 EXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 88,858 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 88,858 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 83,711 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 78,898 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 78,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 74,324 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 74,324 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 68,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 61,336 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,860 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 54,860 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working Side repeter (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 46,173 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 41,172 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 41,172 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 38,775 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 38,775 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 33,454 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 29,465 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

flexi joint on exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 25 Jul 2013 21,836 miles

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

age related tyre cracking to both rear tyres

front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2012 15,971 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,837 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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A3 EXD is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 A3 EXD, 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 A3 EXD registered?

A3 EXD is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is A3 EXD safe to buy?

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