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AF58 XWZ

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,769 mi
Last recorded115,769 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 XWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 115,769 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear OUTERSILL WEAK

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Fail 28 Apr 2023 115,747 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear OUTERSILL WEAK

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 29 Apr 2022 110,736 miles

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

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

surface corrossion on nearside rear outer sill

Fail 20 Apr 2022 110,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 103,860 miles

adjust handbrake

Pass 9 Apr 2019 94,752 miles

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

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

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

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

slight travel on h/brake

Fail 9 Apr 2019 94,752 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

slight travel on h/brake

Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,470 miles

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

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

engine light on

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 29 Mar 2018 83,470 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 74,052 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,068 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

hand brake travel

Fail 18 Apr 2016 64,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

hand brake travel

Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,153 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r brakes binding slightly

o/s/r tyre worn low[inner edge]

parking brake efficiency only just met [ 17% ]

wiper blades smearing

Fail 20 Jul 2015 60,153 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brakes binding slightly

o/s/r tyre worn low[inner edge]

wiper blades smearing

Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,451 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 54,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,623 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,341 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,749 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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AF58 XWZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AF58 XWZ, 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 AF58 XWZ registered?

AF58 XWZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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