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AB08 JWW

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,868 mi
Last recorded104,868 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 JWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 104,868 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 100,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 96,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 92,115 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 88,843 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 83,918 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 81,356 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 77,628 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 72,465 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,256 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 58,323 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 51,287 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 47,036 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 39,484 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 31,795 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2011 26,992 miles

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 JWW is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JWW, 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 JWW registered?

AB08 JWW is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is AB08 JWW safe to buy?

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