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101,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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N/S/F tyre wearing slightly outer edge of tread
Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
back box outer casing corroded
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
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
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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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What year was AB08 BDE registered?
AB08 BDE is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 June 2008.
Is AB08 BDE safe to buy?
The MOT history for AB08 BDE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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