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AB08 HYV

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

153,459 mi
Last recorded153,459 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 May 2025 153,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge + perished

play in steering rack ends

Pass 24 May 2024 153,375 miles

exhaust corroded

front bumper + offside wing damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 5 Jan 2023 151,077 miles

Front lower bumper trim loose

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2022 151,076 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 10 Jun 2021 148,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 147,960 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 140,261 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

tracking reqd

Fail 24 Jun 2020 140,261 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

tracking reqd

Pass 23 Apr 2019 122,282 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT WING PANEL DAMAGED

Fail 23 Apr 2019 122,282 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure LOWER PANEL (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT WING PANEL DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES

Pass 10 Apr 2018 104,594 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 10 Apr 2018 104,594 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 26 Apr 2017 91,053 miles

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre on 2mm

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 91,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking backplate (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre on 2mm

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 78,420 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 78,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users under tray (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 66,132 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES AND WORN ON OUTER EDGES

tracking reqd

Fail 21 May 2015 65,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES AND WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 30 May 2014 52,529 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 52,529 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,985 miles

front wipers juddering

Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,403 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 23,029 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 23,028 miles

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

Nearside 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 HYV is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 HYV, 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 HYV registered?

AB08 HYV is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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