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AF58 YAE

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,300 mi
Last recorded91,300 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 91,300 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Aug 2025 86,655 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 86,654 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 78,219 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 70,960 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 70,080 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 70,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

handbrake travel high

Pass 10 Sep 2021 69,349 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 69,349 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 67,826 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 65,842 miles

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

high hand brake travel

Fail 21 Aug 2019 65,842 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

high hand brake travel

Pass 7 Sep 2018 63,681 miles

Front wipers wearing

Fail 6 Sep 2018 63,681 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front wipers wearing

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,434 miles

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 58,318 miles

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

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

high hand brake travel

o/side front tyre worn inside shoulder

Pass 11 Sep 2015 54,445 miles

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

high hand brake travel

Fail 11 Sep 2015 54,445 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

high hand brake travel

Pass 11 Sep 2014 47,871 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 38,429 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 38,429 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,227 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,841 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 27,841 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 YAE is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YAE, 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 YAE registered?

AF58 YAE is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is AF58 YAE safe to buy?

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