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AA08 CXY

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

174,533 mi
Last recorded174,533 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 CXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 174,533 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 174,531 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 163,423 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake sensor loom (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear silencer outer cover corroded and heat shield loose.

Fail 9 Feb 2021 163,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Both rear (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake sensor loom (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear silencer outer cover corroded and heat shield loose.

Pass 16 Mar 2019 146,032 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 146,032 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 142,358 miles

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. excessive travel (3.7.D.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 142,358 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. excessive travel (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 22 May 2017 138,419 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 138,419 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 132,531 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 132,531 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 127,693 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 113,189 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 113,153 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 97,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2012 81,069 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 81,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,614 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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AA08 CXY is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AA08 CXY, 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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AA08 CXY is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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