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AG08 EWB

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,681 mi
Last recorded100,681 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 100,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2026 100,680 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill near base of B post. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 97,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

underneath car and components corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2025 97,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system has minor leak of gases

underneath car and components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 96,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 96,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 92,776 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 92,773 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 87,930 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 84,975 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs on front axle (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 84,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt At drop link top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively At backplate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs on front axle (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,599 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 80,284 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 75,566 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,529 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)

power steering leak

Fail 13 Mar 2017 69,529 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

power steering leak

Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,918 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,042 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 51,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 40,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2014 40,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,701 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 33,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,456 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 23,911 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 EWB 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 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 EWB, 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 EWB is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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