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AB08 HPL

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,459 mi
Last recorded114,459 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 114,459 miles

oil seepage

under-body slightly corroded various locations

Fail 19 Jun 2024 114,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil seepage

under-body slightly corroded various locations

Pass 26 May 2023 111,315 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 111,311 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 108,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

shock absorbers casing corroded front and rear

Pass 9 Jan 2021 99,307 miles

Front shock absorbers casing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers casing corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2021 99,307 miles

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

Front shock absorbers casing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers casing corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2019 92,622 miles

Parking Brake efficiency only just met

Rear Seat backs not correctly fitted but not insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2019 92,622 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking Brake efficiency only just met

Rear Seat backs not correctly fitted but not insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2018 89,522 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 89,521 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Hanger (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 78,175 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak at timing chain area ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 78,175 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak at timing chain area ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,897 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 71,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flex. (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,506 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 64,506 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,195 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,435 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 49,435 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 26,167 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)

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 HPL is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HPL, 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 HPL is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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