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AA08 FME

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,395 mi
Last recorded166,395 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 166,395 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 159,258 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 159,258 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 154,771 miles

Central exhaust clamp/sleeve in poor condition, rear box will need replacing soon

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn badly on edges, will be cords soon replace asap (195/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view will need a replacement screen soon (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 154,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Central exhaust clamp/sleeve in poor condition, rear box will need replacing soon

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn badly on edges, will be cords soon replace asap (195/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view will need a replacement screen soon (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2015 114,123 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 114,064 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to test offside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 13 May 2014 99,737 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 99,737 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 84,815 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 84,787 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 69,245 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 52,080 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 FME is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FME, 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

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What year was AA08 FME registered?

AA08 FME is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is AA08 FME safe to buy?

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