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AA07 JOY

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,739 mi
Last recorded26,739 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA07 JOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 26,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

service brake efficiency requirements only just met

Fail 26 Jun 2025 26,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

service brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 20 Jun 2024 26,512 miles

All over corrosion to underside inc all suspension components

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 26,501 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak and Engine MIL illuminated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

All over corrosion to underside inc all suspension components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 26,002 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 25,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge and outer side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 23,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 22,841 miles

coil springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2020 22,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2019 20,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall severely scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall severely scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 extremely perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 19,712 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 18,275 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 16,986 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 15,559 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 13,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2013 12,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

off side rear tyre badley perished and split

Fail 18 Jun 2013 12,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

off side rear tyre badley perished and split

Pass 2 Jun 2012 8,994 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 6,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2011 6,220 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AA07 JOY is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AA07 JOY, 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 AA07 JOY registered?

AA07 JOY is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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