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AF58 XXJ

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

117,544 mi
Last recorded117,544 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 117,544 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 117,544 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at manifold/cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 103,134 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 103,122 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 31 May 2019 86,494 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 May 2019 86,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of 2 not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2018 72,224 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 72,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,558 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 67,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,227 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 60,227 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 53,518 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 53,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

corrosion to front brake dscs

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,413 miles

corrosion to exhaust sleeve

corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 14 Apr 2014 45,413 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)

corrosion to exhaust sleeve

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,656 miles

off side front console bush starting to split

Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,887 miles

offside front wishbone rear bush split

traces of anti freeze at lower edge of radiator

Fail 12 Apr 2012 31,887 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

offside front wishbone rear bush split

traces of anti freeze at lower edge of radiator

Pass 4 May 2011 25,487 miles

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

slight grooving at front brake discs

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 XXJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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