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AF58 XYN

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

59,331 mi
Last recorded59,331 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 59,331 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 57,424 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 54,604 miles

Front front discs corroded both

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2020 23,487 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2020 23,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 48,948 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

slight movement in both front lower susspension bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2018 47,282 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 45,571 miles

n/s/f o/s/f back susspension bush has slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint slightly corrorded o/s/f track rod slightly corrorded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 44,855 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 41,628 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 40,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box in poor condition outer case split but not leaking exhaust gas

Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,166 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2012 32,189 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,408 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 XYN is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XYN, 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 XYN registered?

AF58 XYN is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is AF58 XYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF58 XYN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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