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A3 PWJ

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,574 mi
Last recorded44,574 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 44,574 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 42,996 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 42,995 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 42,375 miles

Exhaust sleeve corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 41,552 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 41,006 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 40,113 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 35,834 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 31,311 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 31,311 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 26,422 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 20,250 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Lower 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 20,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Lower 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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 15,092 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 12,879 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 11,811 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 10,807 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 8,779 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 PWJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A3 PWJ, 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 A3 PWJ registered?

A3 PWJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is A3 PWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 PWJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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