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AD57 KCX

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,801 mi
Last recorded61,801 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 KCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 61,801 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2026 67,941 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 67,940 miles

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 67,417 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 64,094 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 63,192 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 63,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 62,037 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 62,037 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 60,935 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 60,932 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 60,358 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 50,509 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 44,127 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 34,310 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,803 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 25,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 14 Sep 2015 25,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 22,972 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 21,383 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 200,068 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 18,818 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2011 16,090 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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AD57 KCX is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AD57 KCX, 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 AD57 KCX registered?

AD57 KCX is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 February 2008.

Is AD57 KCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 KCX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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