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AG08 EVH

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,395 mi
Last recorded134,395 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 134,395 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 134,395 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working and nearside front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 131,088 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 122,328 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 122,328 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 113,781 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 105,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,039 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 95,039 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

middle section of exhaust blowing

Pass 22 Oct 2019 88,258 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 80,544 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 80,544 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 72,239 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 72,239 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,632 miles

both rear tyre side walls are starting to crack and deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Oct 2016 66,632 miles

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

both rear tyre side walls are starting to crack and deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,954 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s side repeter lens damaged

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Jan 2015 61,953 miles

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

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

n/s mirror glass broken

o/sn/s side repeter lens damaged

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust aand mountings starting to deteriorate

front o/s tyre starting to wear

o/s side repeter lens damaged(mirror body).

rear o/s tyre tread and side wall starting to deteriorate/crack

some steering and supension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Jan 2014 57,216 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust aand mountings starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to wear

front o/s tyre starting to wear

o/s side repeter lens damaged(mirror body).

rear o/s tyre tread and side wall starting to deteriorate/crack

some steering and supension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Jan 2013 48,056 miles

rear wpier blade is missing

o/s mirror glass is cracked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

o/s mirror glass is cracked

rear wpier blade is missing

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Feb 2012 38,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight travel in hand brake

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Feb 2012 38,425 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight travel in hand brake

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Feb 2011 30,159 miles

both front tyres worn low

handbrake req adjusting

wipers smearing

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 EVH is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EVH, 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 EVH is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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