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AB08 AXR

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,997 mi
Last recorded115,997 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 AXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 115,997 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 112,571 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 108,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 103,013 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 98,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,309 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,847 miles

Covers fitted underneath the car

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge, strong advise

Pass 9 Jun 2017 83,438 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,353 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge further attention advised

Fail 20 Jun 2016 75,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge further attention advised

Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,094 miles

front brake discs and pads are showing signs of wear!

n/s rear tyre is deteriorated and splitting on the tread area, prompt replacement is advised!

o/s front outer c/v gaitor is deteriorated and leaking grease, prompt replacement is advised!

o/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge!

Pass 23 Jun 2014 61,197 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 61,185 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 52,164 miles

Nearside rear tyre splitting in tread area

Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,206 miles

Offside front CV gaitor is begining to split and requires attention.

Pass 26 May 2011 32,129 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)

tested in wet condition

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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AB08 AXR is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AB08 AXR, 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 AB08 AXR registered?

AB08 AXR is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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