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AF58 XXG

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,190 mi
Last recorded71,190 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 XXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 71,190 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 71,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 59,996 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 55,992 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides . (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake travelling too high .

Pass 23 Feb 2021 50,372 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 50,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 43,315 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 43,315 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,050 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 31,731 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 29,558 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 28,353 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,515 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 27,515 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 23,629 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,705 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 17,692 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 XXG is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XXG, 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 XXG registered?

AF58 XXG is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AF58 XXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF58 XXG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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