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AB08 JXW

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,819 mi
Last recorded114,819 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 JXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 114,819 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 109,412 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 105,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 100,153 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 94,239 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 89,284 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 84,485 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 80,698 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 77,677 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 77,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 72,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 72,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 70,327 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,066 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,328 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,746 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 38,723 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,081 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 JXW is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JXW, 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 JXW registered?

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

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