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AG08 EXP

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,362 mi
Last recorded50,362 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 50,362 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 47,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake requirements only just met (17%

Fail 4 Mar 2025 47,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake requirements only just met (17%

Pass 29 Feb 2024 44,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 41,266 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 35,744 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 35,744 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 31,055 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 31,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 27,820 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 27,181 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 26,216 miles

front discs worn

Pass 7 Mar 2017 25,143 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Feb 2016 23,938 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system slightly corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,747 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2014 21,273 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,811 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,106 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,876 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 EXP is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXP, 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 EXP registered?

AG08 EXP is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is AG08 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 EXP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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