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AG08 EOV

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,796 mi
Last recorded104,796 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 EOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 104,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 94,337 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 94,337 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 4 Jul 2018 84,242 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 84,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 80,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,405 miles

pay in inner steering joints

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front headlamps damaged but secure

front registration plate damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside headlamp brackets broken

power steering pipe damp (rack area)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,124 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 47,809 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,511 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

handbrake travel

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 EOV is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EOV, 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 AG08 EOV registered?

AG08 EOV is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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