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AF58 YBV

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,803 mi
Last recorded109,803 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 109,803 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 106,887 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 106,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 95,532 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 91,876 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 89,128 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 89,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 82,106 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 72,802 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 72,802 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 67,590 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 61,554 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 59,629 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 57,980 miles

Rear exaust box corroded.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 57,980 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exaust box corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2015 55,509 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 48,740 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 48,739 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,939 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,868 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,730 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 YBV is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

AF58 YBV is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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