MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
exhaust corroded
front bumper + offside wing damaged
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
play in front wishbone rear bushes
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE
OFFSIDE FRONT WING PANEL DAMAGED
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
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
REAR SILENCER CORRODED
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
front discs corroded
nearside front tyre on 2mm
rear exhaust corroded
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
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)
BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES AND WORN ON OUTER EDGES
tracking reqd
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
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front wipers juddering
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?
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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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AB08 HYV is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 May 2008.
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