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AA08 FKO

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,672 mi
Last recorded113,672 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 113,672 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 113,671 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 110,615 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 May 2025 110,613 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working wing mirror mounted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 108,296 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 108,294 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 99,421 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 99,416 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 93,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 88,646 miles

ALL suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 82,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

front exhaust flexi outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 74,889 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear Outer skin of rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2019 74,889 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear Outer skin of rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 66,539 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,365 miles

ALL of exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 55,242 miles

Exhaust system general corrosion

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,808 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 34,860 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 29,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Apr 2011 25,163 miles

advise handbrake lever travel high

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 FKO is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FKO, 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 FKO is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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