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AF58 YDM

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,207 mi
Last recorded70,207 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 70,207 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 70,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 64,628 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust corroded and flexi joint worn

Pass 28 May 2024 60,163 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 55,425 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 50,775 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 45,581 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn just within limit

handbrake has long travel

Pass 2 Jun 2020 40,791 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

Pass 26 Mar 2019 34,122 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 28,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front lower suspension arms

slight corrosion to rear axle

Pass 15 Apr 2017 23,264 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 22,939 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 21,604 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 20,150 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 18,623 miles

both rear tyres perished 195/55/15

Pass 6 Dec 2012 16,894 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 15,601 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 YDM is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 YDM, 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 YDM registered?

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

Is AF58 YDM safe to buy?

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