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AG08 EWD

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,880 mi
Last recorded45,880 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 EWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 45,880 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,652 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 EWD is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWD, 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 EWD registered?

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

Is AG08 EWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 EWD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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