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AG08 FBZ

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,079 mi
Last recorded79,079 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 79,079 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 76,077 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Mar 2024 73,248 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 73,243 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 70,886 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 70,886 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 67,795 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 67,795 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,288 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 63,115 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 63,115 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 58,169 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,058 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,636 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 48,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,980 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre wall presihed

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall presihed

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre wall presihed

Offside Rear Outer Tyre wall presihed

Pass 11 Apr 2015 37,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,549 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 29,504 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,950 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 24,947 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,114 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 FBZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FBZ, 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 FBZ registered?

AG08 FBZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is AG08 FBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 FBZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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