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AF58 YCS

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,428 mi
Last recorded137,428 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 YCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 137,428 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 124,266 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 108,621 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has underseal underneath.

Pass 31 May 2022 105,231 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 104,077 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 104,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 101,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 101,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 90,192 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 82,753 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 82,753 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 74,788 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2016 74,786 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,428 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 644,426 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 61,276 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,276 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 54,766 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 54,654 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 48,985 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2011 32,384 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

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 YCS is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YCS, 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 YCS registered?

AF58 YCS is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is AF58 YCS safe to buy?

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