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124,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n//sf and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n//s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
did not lock on rear both service and hand brake
tested in wet condition
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
did not lock on rear both hand brake and service brake
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
did not lock on rear both service and hand brake
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flelxey (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outter (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outter (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flelxey (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outter (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outter (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
rear both service brake needs adjustment
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
rear both service brake needs adjustment
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front discs lipped
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs lipped
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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AB08 HLV is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 HLV, 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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AB08 HLV is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 June 2008.
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