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AA08 DJY

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,685 mi
Last recorded147,685 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 147,685 miles

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

vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2026 147,685 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 139,670 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 139,470 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 132,220 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 127,033 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 122,846 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 122,036 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 122,018 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 117,565 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 106,192 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 94,030 miles

handbrake 17 %

Fail 20 Apr 2017 94,027 miles

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 %

Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,384 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 82,315 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,251 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,370 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,414 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,701 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 41,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,620 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 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.

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