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AF58 YKE

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,977 mi
Last recorded136,977 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 136,977 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 136,972 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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 130,477 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 130,477 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 116,398 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))

slight play in offside end of rack

Pass 3 Oct 2017 108,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing clover loose (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pad light on dash but pads new

Fail 2 Oct 2017 108,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to rear corrosion and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% whater in light (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing clover loose (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pad light on dash but pads new

Pass 31 Oct 2016 98,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm - inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

brake wear warning lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Nov 2015 89,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

brake wear warning light illuminated

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

o/s/r tyre worn

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 23 Nov 2015 89,115 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake wear warning light illuminated

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

n/s/r tail light inop - 1of2

n/s/r tyre worn low, cracked & perished

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,795 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust flexi joint starting to deteriorate

nearside front brake warning wire broke and light on dash

Fail 22 Nov 2014 77,795 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust flexi joint starting to deteriorate

nearside front brake warning wire broke and light on dash

Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,004 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Dec 2012 52,060 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT WISHBONE ARM BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK 2/ SLIGHT LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,472 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YKE is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YKE, 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 YKE is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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