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AB08 JWX

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,259 mi
Last recorded158,259 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 158,259 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 139,452 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 13 May 2017 139,452 miles

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

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

Front tyres badly worn on inner shoulders.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 14 May 2016 125,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 14 May 2016 125,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 16 May 2015 111,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2014 99,427 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 86,814 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2012 70,491 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 May 2012 70,491 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2011 49,810 miles

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

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

rear tyres uneven wear on inner edges

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 JWX is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JWX, 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 JWX registered?

AB08 JWX is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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