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AB08 KCG

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,580 mi
Last recorded58,580 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 58,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

bumper insecure

play inner steering rods

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Jun 2015 51,451 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 51,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2014 45,716 miles

advise handbrake travel

advise offside cv boot perisdhed but not split

Fail 28 May 2014 45,714 miles

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

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)

advise handbrake travel

advise offside cv boot perisdhed but not split

Pass 31 May 2013 40,909 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 40,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside rear tyre outer tread worn

Pass 30 May 2012 36,236 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f tyre has cracks in outer side wall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Jun 2011 30,886 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 30,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise engine man light on

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 KCG is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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