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AF58 YDD

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,895 mi
Last recorded127,895 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 YDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 127,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (covered by under tray ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R15 85V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sump pan slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2024 127,892 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (covered by under tray ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R15 85V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sump pan slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2023 114,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 114,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 102,001 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 102,000 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 89,694 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 76,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 60,580 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R15 85V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 43,049 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 35,845 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 35,843 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve corroded (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,113 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,992 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,061 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,745 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 21,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 21,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YDD is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YDD, 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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AF58 YDD is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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