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AF58 YDG

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,519 mi
Last recorded127,519 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 127,519 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2022 127,497 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 114,866 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 101,911 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 93,522 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 80,347 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 60,239 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 60,173 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 59,144 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 59,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 52,625 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 46,067 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 46,067 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2013 38,643 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 38,643 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 33,569 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 28,150 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,033 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 YDG is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 YDG, 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 YDG registered?

AF58 YDG is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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