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AF58 YHX

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,226 mi
Last recorded128,226 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 128,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 128,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 122,932 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 115,643 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 115,643 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 107,732 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

small stone chip to windscreen in drivers swept area

Fail 3 Feb 2022 107,730 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

small stone chip to windscreen in drivers swept area

Pass 14 Oct 2020 106,836 miles

Front flexi joint exhaust blowing

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 106,836 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Front flexi joint exhaust blowing

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 57,384 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 82,444 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 82,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 76,978 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 76,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 72,043 miles

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

front brake pads at approx 3.0mm

Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,637 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,527 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,940 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,376 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

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 YHX is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YHX, 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 YHX registered?

AF58 YHX is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is AF58 YHX safe to buy?

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