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AB08 HNG

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,045 mi
Last recorded136,045 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 136,045 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 129,120 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 124,624 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 121,662 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 121,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 114,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front lower inner rear facing bush(s) slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 114,459 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front lower inner rear facing bush(s) slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 106,384 miles

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))

Pass 7 May 2020 99,487 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 92,776 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 92,770 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 81,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 2 May 2017 80,838 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 80,782 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,572 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

offside and near tie bar ends slight play

Pass 1 May 2015 65,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,190 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2013 52,811 miles

offside door mirror indicator has minor damage

Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,825 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 41,825 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,303 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HNG is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HNG, 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 HNG registered?

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

Is AB08 HNG safe to buy?

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