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AB08 PAO

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,547 mi
Last recorded57,547 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 57,547 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 57,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 54,896 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 51,482 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 51,395 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 51,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working seized (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 50,665 miles

Front Both front shock absorbers corroded around casing

Pass 7 Jun 2021 49,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 47,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 45,572 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 43,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre perishing not yet exposing ply or cord.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 40,619 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 40,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 37,293 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,134 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 32,450 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 29,428 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 27,391 miles

Both front lower rear suspension arm bushes splitting

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 27,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front lower rear suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 17 May 2011 21,072 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

cut in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 May 2011 21,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

cut in offside rear tyre

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 PAO is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PAO, 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 PAO registered?

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

Is AB08 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 PAO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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