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AB08 HKD

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,424 mi
Last recorded90,424 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 90,424 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 88,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 86,644 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 85,155 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 83,573 miles

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft boot slightly split

Pass 22 May 2021 79,007 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2020 76,536 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 73,495 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 70,219 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 67,289 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 63,811 miles

wear in steering rack inner joints nearside

Pass 28 May 2015 60,190 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2014 56,075 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 52,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 48,979 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 39,118 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 HKD is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HKD, 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 HKD registered?

AB08 HKD is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is AB08 HKD safe to buy?

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