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AA08 EYG

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

28,830 mi
Last recorded28,830 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 EYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 28,830 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bush worn and perished. (offside and nearside). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Pass 2 Jul 2024 26,946 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bush worn. (offside and nearside). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Pass 4 Jul 2023 24,610 miles

Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Pass 23 Jun 2022 23,542 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 23,155 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 22,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both door mirror casings broken/damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2019 21,301 miles

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

Nearside Mirror casing slightly damaged

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 19,098 miles

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 19,076 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 15,848 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 14,658 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 14,110 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 13,417 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 12,448 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 10,530 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 EYG is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AA08 EYG, 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

How do I check the history of AA08 EYG?

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What year was AA08 EYG registered?

AA08 EYG is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is AA08 EYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 EYG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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