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AF58 YGO

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,462 mi
Last recorded84,462 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 YGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 84,462 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 84,450 miles

Direction indicator not working on wing-mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 79,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded & Offside Front Upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 75,384 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 71,383 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 68,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box heavy corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2021 68,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust box heavy corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2020 64,889 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 64,889 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing exposing sharps (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 59,638 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 55,146 miles

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

back exaust box corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 53,736 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,896 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre has a slight bulge on inner sidewall

Rear Exhaust box corroded through on outer skin

Fail 6 Jun 2016 51,895 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner tyre has a slight bulge on inner sidewall

Rear Exhaust box corroded through on outer skin

Pass 20 Jun 2015 48,915 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 43,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 38,113 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,113 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 37,828 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 32,772 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 YGO is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF58 YGO registered?

AF58 YGO is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 October 2008.

Is AF58 YGO safe to buy?

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