MOT Status
ValidMileage
147,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded
o.s.f windscreen slightly damaged-slight oil leak-o.s.f tyre close to limit-n.s.f shocker has slight leak-rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o.s.f windscreen slightly damaged-slight oil leak-o.s.f tyre close to limit-n.s.f shocker has slight leak-rear axle corroded
Rear shocker casings slightly damaged-n/s/f shocker slight leak-n/s/f side repeater operating 50%-parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Oil Sump Corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Handbrake Too High
handbrake 17 %
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
handbrake 17 %
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AA08 DJY is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DJY, 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 AA08 DJY registered?
AA08 DJY is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 June 2008.
Is AA08 DJY safe to buy?
The MOT history for AA08 DJY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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