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AB08 JZN

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,277 mi
Last recorded110,277 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 JZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 110,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 98,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 95,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 95,457 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 95,199 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 94,736 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 94,346 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 93,031 miles

Exhaust back box and the sump are corroded.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 91,125 miles

The rear section of exhaust is corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 86,129 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,140 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 76,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 V (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 67,431 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 59,005 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight binding on both rear brakes!

Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,846 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,103 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 30,103 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JZN is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 JZN, 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 JZN registered?

AB08 JZN is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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