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AG08 EYO

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,467 mi
Last recorded72,467 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 72,467 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 72,467 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened lock nut on wrong way around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 71,461 miles

general underbody corrasion

Pass 21 Mar 2024 70,366 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 70,365 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 69,129 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 69,128 miles

Central Front Emissions unable to be completed flexi pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 68,286 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 67,528 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 67,522 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 63,935 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 63,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 61,216 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine misfire

Front flexi-pipe exhaust section deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Feb 2018 59,165 miles

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine misfire

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

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inside and outside edges, cracked and has a nail in it close to shoulder 195/55/15

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,387 miles

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Rear screen washer not working

Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195x55x15 (4.1.E.1)

rear washer not working

slight oil leak at timing chain cover

Fail 17 Feb 2016 52,946 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195x55x15 (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre low in pressure

rear washer not working

slight oil leak at timing chain cover

Pass 20 Feb 2015 49,485 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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)

Rear windscreen washer not working

Fail 20 Feb 2015 49,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake discs worn

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)

Rear windscreen washer not working

Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,103 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 46,103 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,265 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 42,265 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,858 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,222 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 32,222 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 EYO is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EYO, 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 EYO registered?

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

Is AG08 EYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 EYO shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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