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AF58 YHV

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

119,707 mi
Last recorded119,707 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 119,707 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 119,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 112,233 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 112,233 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 106,851 miles

high handbrake travel

Pass 5 Dec 2022 102,195 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front and rear road wheels slightly distorted

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear footbrake application slightly uneven

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

parking brake lever high but still reserve travel

Fail 24 Nov 2022 102,183 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front and rear road wheels slightly distorted

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 97,618 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 97,618 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 91,655 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Front TYRES ARE WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Nov 2020 91,654 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Front TYRES ARE WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 88,331 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 88,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,465 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 83,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 80,439 miles

Inspection light on

Fail 14 May 2018 80,438 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML on

Engine oil leak (cap)

Inspection light on

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 73,163 miles
Pass 22 May 2016 64,002 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2016 62,705 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 62,705 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 56,329 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2015 56,328 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Oil leak

long hand brake travel

Pass 12 Nov 2013 32,630 miles

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

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

various body damage

Fail 12 Nov 2013 32,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

various body damage

Pass 14 Nov 2012 17,700 miles

damage to n/s wing mirror

Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,204 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 YHV is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YHV, 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 YHV is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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