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AF58 YDO

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,776 mi
Last recorded114,776 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 YDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 114,776 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 114,776 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manorflould blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 108,038 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 108,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 103,416 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

both mirror casings damaged

exhaust clamp rotted off

Pass 5 Feb 2019 95,603 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 95,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 86,940 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,370 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 70,243 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 70,242 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hub (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 61,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jan 2014 54,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 54,960 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 50,272 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 37,499 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 YDO is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YDO, 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 YDO registered?

AF58 YDO is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is AF58 YDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF58 YDO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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