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AB08 CZZ

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,602 mi
Last recorded124,602 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 124,602 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 124,602 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 114,745 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 110,465 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 110,272 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corsion on outer sill \ hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 96,123 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 96,123 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 92,765 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 92,764 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Grabbing/sticking 34% imballance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated CLIP MISSING (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 91,090 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 91,090 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 88,329 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 88,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (rearmost bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (rearmost bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 84,398 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 84,398 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,854 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 69,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 61,228 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,228 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,342 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 52,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,258 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 25,076 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,256 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 CZZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AB08 CZZ, 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 CZZ registered?

AB08 CZZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is AB08 CZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 CZZ shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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