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AB08 HNA

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,308 mi
Last recorded47,308 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 47,308 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 46,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated slight blow

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2023 46,265 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2023 46,265 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s & n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2022 45,263 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 44,007 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 43,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 42,930 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 41,421 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 41,421 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting /perished on inner wall to extent construction can be seen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread /perished on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 39,140 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 36,738 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 34,192 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 34,192 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,483 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 31,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 28,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 26,613 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 13 Aug 2012 25,137 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,533 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 HNA is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 HNA registered?

AB08 HNA is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is AB08 HNA safe to buy?

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