MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame insecurely attached FRONT SUBFRAME REAR SUPPORT BRACKETS 4X BOLTS LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
damp fuel tank area but no obvious leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
damp fuel tank area but no obvious leak
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
damage nearside sill
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
damage nearside sill
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust corroded
Rear rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust corroded
rear exhaust corroded
slight play both inner rack joints
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust corroded
slight play both inner rack joints
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre.
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre.
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AB08 HNE is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 HNE, 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 HNE is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 May 2008.
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