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AG08 EOM

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,248 mi
Last recorded107,248 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 EOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 107,248 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))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 104,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 99,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 99,455 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre at 3mm tread

Pass 17 Apr 2020 88,223 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2020 88,222 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe burst (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 81,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 75,898 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 75,896 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Track rod (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 112,834 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 112,834 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 65,441 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,371 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 51,759 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 51,758 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,205 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,094 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 25,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AG08 EOM is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AG08 EOM, 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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AG08 EOM is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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