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AF58 YJL

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

110,614 mi
Last recorded110,614 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 110,614 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 110,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 109,312 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 108,723 miles

Front front suspension area corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle area corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 108,723 miles

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

Front front suspension area corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle area corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 107,014 miles

slight rusty underside

Pass 10 Jun 2019 99,996 miles

Nearside Front 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 heat shield loose

Fail 3 Jun 2019 99,995 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at first joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,165 miles

Central Front exhaust at clamp slight leak of gases

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 1 Jun 2018 92,165 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front exhaust at clamp slight leak of gases

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 May 2017 85,159 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 85,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,431 miles

Rear silencer and pipe corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016 78,431 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear silencer and pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,916 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 70,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 70,896 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,184 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 60,184 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 49,561 miles

advise(slight wear & lipping on front discs)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 49,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise(slight wear & lipping on front discs)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,476 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 33,188 miles

advise(front wishbone rear bushes beginning to weaken)

advise(rear n,s, & o,s,tyres treads beginning to cracke & perish)

advise(slight wear & lipping on front discs)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 33,188 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise(front wishbone rear bushes beginning to weaken)

advise(rear n,s, & o,s,tyres treads beginning to cracke & perish)

advise(slight wear & lipping on front discs)

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 YJL is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 YJL, 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 YJL registered?

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

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