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AG08 FCA

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,162 mi
Last recorded95,162 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 95,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2023 95,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear silencer rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2022 90,518 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 89,412 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 87,342 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 87,342 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,127 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 83,960 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,413 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 81,412 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 78,793 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

fog lamp cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 73,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 67,114 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,857 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,707 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,588 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,807 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 FCA is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FCA, 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 FCA registered?

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

Is AG08 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 FCA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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