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AF58 XXE

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,825 mi
Last recorded98,825 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 98,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 98,809 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 92,061 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 79,198 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 6 Nov 2023 79,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2022 78,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

advise park brake travel

Pass 17 Aug 2021 76,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside side repeater damaged

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2021 76,268 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside side repeater damaged

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 73,397 miles

Corrosion to exhaust back box

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,123 miles

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

advise condition of rear exhaust box

Pass 13 Aug 2018 67,037 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 67,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 61,723 miles

front flexi joint damaged

small oil leak from sump

Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,246 miles

front exhaus flexi joint damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2015 49,612 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,532 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread distorting at inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2014 44,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread distorting at inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,469 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 21,737 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 XXE 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 75%.

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 AF58 XXE, 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 XXE registered?

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

Is AF58 XXE safe to buy?

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