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AG08 EOY

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,016 mi
Last recorded104,016 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 EOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 104,016 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 95,518 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 92,030 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear slilencer corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2021 92,030 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear slilencer corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 88,421 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 82,716 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 78,218 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear silencer box outer skin peeling system stll gas tight

Pass 23 Jan 2017 72,463 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 72,345 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at front flex section (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 66,407 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 60,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 60,580 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 55,010 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 49,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,785 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,592 miles

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 EOY is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EOY, 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 EOY is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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