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A7 JOB

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,175 mi
Last recorded68,175 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 JOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 68,175 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 66,308 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 64,408 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 64,404 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 62,152 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,383 miles

signs of chafing between offside rear coil spring and fuel filler pipes

Pass 13 Aug 2020 58,678 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 55,781 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 51,674 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,497 miles

Rear exhaust section deteriorating.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 43,253 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,541 miles

Exhaust centre clamp and back box corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 32,557 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)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,180 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 18,309 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 11,077 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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A7 JOB is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A7 JOB, 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 A7 JOB registered?

A7 JOB is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is A7 JOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 JOB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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