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AB08 BDE

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,294 mi
Last recorded101,294 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 101,294 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly outer edge of tread

Pass 4 Jun 2025 96,857 miles

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 May 2025 96,807 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Apr 2024 91,426 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

back box outer casing corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2024 91,426 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also out of shape /close to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

back box outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 85,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 79,795 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 74,507 miles

Exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible, badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 74,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible, badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 70,007 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

rear exhaust box section structure delaminated. . .not leaking/blowing

service indicator spanner light on dashboard

Fail 21 Nov 2019 70,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

rear exhaust box section structure delaminated. . .not leaking/blowing

service indicator spanner light on dashboard

Pass 7 Nov 2018 62,869 miles

Exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 56,495 miles

Exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre has a cut to outer sidewall, not deep enough to reach reinforcements

N/S/R tyre cracked and perished

Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 45,066 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 40,713 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,533 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 14 Jun 2012 30,270 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 22,943 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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AB08 BDE is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BDE, 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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AB08 BDE is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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