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AF58 YBZ

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,016 mi
Last recorded92,016 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 92,016 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 92,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 91,207 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 91,204 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,505 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud adrift

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all brakes slight bind

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 90,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud adrift

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all brakes slight bind

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 90,048 miles

slight brake bind on osf&nsr wheels

Fail 13 Aug 2016 90,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight brake bind on osf&nsr wheels

Pass 18 Jul 2015 85,038 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 85,038 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 75,197 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 74,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 63,649 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,334 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)

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 YBZ 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 57.1%.

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 YBZ, 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 YBZ registered?

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

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