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AA08 FLD

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,595 mi
Last recorded69,595 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 69,595 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 May 2024 69,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 69,244 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2022 65,501 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2022 65,501 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 61,885 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 58,423 miles

Advise to check tracking

NSF tyre tread edge wear

some damage to rear tyre walls

Fail 13 Jul 2020 58,423 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSF (195,55,15) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise to check tracking

NSF tyre tread edge wear

some damage to rear tyre walls

Pass 16 Jul 2019 55,506 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 52,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 49,738 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 49,738 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 45,932 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jul 2015 41,054 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,175 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 31,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre outside edge wearing low

Pass 2 Aug 2012 27,519 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 23,414 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 FLD is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FLD, 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 FLD registered?

AA08 FLD is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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