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AG08 EVW

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,796 mi
Last recorded101,796 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 EVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 101,796 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 101,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 100,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 99,651 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 98,351 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 98,351 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 95,060 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 93,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 91,331 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 91,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 89,272 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 89,272 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 87,597 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 87,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 80,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 80,367 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 77,023 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 77,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 40,443 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,350 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,287 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 36,791 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 25,371 miles

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)

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 EVW is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EVW, 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 EVW registered?

AG08 EVW is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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