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AG08 EPU

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

124,049 mi
Last recorded124,049 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 124,049 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 117,540 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 117,540 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 103,460 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 103,455 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 95,385 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 95,385 miles

Nearside Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 90,564 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 90,564 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 87,722 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 87,722 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 83,657 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 77,612 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 71,524 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 71,524 miles

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

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus has a nail in it! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 65,018 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 58,293 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 58,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 50,835 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 50,835 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,558 miles

Nail in rear tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 29 Jan 2013 35,244 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 35,232 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,716 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,030 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 EPU is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EPU, 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 EPU registered?

AG08 EPU is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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