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AB08 CYA

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,024 mi
Last recorded73,024 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 73,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 65,008 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 65,008 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 60,772 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 60,770 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 57,767 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 56,897 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 56,897 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 52,850 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 46,892 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 46,892 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 39,865 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 20 May 2016 32,644 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 19 May 2015 26,405 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 24 Apr 2014 19,447 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2013 13,254 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 9,155 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 8,949 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 CYA is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CYA, 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 CYA registered?

AB08 CYA is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is AB08 CYA safe to buy?

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