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AB08 HLF

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,132 mi
Last recorded93,132 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 93,132 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 93,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 92,129 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 88,488 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced siles corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 80,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear door dented

Pass 13 Aug 2021 68,573 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 67,815 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 66,797 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,570 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,873 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 58,990 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 58,990 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 56,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust centre clamp broken

front tyres worn inner edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 53,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jan 2014 46,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 46,823 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres & n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2013 40,043 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,304 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 21 Jan 2011 29,609 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 HLF is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HLF, 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 HLF registered?

AB08 HLF is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AB08 HLF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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