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A855 BET

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

115,372 mi
Last recorded115,372 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA855 BET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 115,372 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 104,258 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 95,259 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 86,738 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 77,110 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 68,820 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 61,577 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 54,592 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 47,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 37,953 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 34,369 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 30,909 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2014 22,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 22,968 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 12,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 12,781 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 11,510 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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A855 BET is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A855 BET, 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 A855 BET registered?

A855 BET is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is A855 BET safe to buy?

The MOT history for A855 BET shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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