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A9 FJM

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,982 mi
Last recorded42,982 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 FJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 42,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 42,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 37,464 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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 1 Feb 2024 31,393 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 31,033 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 30,592 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 30,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 29,832 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 29,189 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 28,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 27,777 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 27,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 26,621 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 25,577 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 24,286 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 24,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 20,663 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 17,059 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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A9 FJM is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 A9 FJM, 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 A9 FJM registered?

A9 FJM is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is A9 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 FJM 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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