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A5 JCY

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,245 mi
Last recorded68,245 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 JCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 68,245 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 66,162 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 66,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 63,687 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 63,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 62,257 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 9 Sep 2022 62,246 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2021 60,635 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 58,675 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 55,331 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 55,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 49,848 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 49,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 45,266 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-55-15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 45,266 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-55-15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 40,986 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 40,986 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,809 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 36,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear to subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear to sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Sep 2013 25,828 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 20,342 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 15,075 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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A5 JCY is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 A5 JCY, 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 A5 JCY registered?

A5 JCY is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is A5 JCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 JCY shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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