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AA08 FLM

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,196 mi
Last recorded80,196 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 80,196 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 79,885 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 79,883 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 77,533 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 73,964 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,220 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 68,150 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 63,357 miles

High level stop lamp 20% not working.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to seep grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 63,357 miles

High level stop lamp 20% not working.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to seep grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 58,224 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 58,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 51,745 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 44,803 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 37,698 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 37,698 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 30,139 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 24,382 miles

Nearside mirror outer cover is damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2013 22,441 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 19,699 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 18,157 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 FLM is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FLM, 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 FLM registered?

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

Is AA08 FLM safe to buy?

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