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AG08 FCN

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,917 mi
Last recorded121,917 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 121,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 121,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 105,435 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 88,864 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 88,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated also play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 81,419 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 79,171 miles

Nearside Front mirror repeater light damaged but working ok at present.

Fail 21 Dec 2020 79,164 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror repeater light damaged but working ok at present.

Pass 21 Dec 2019 75,822 miles

Nearside Front repeater lens broken but light not affected

Rear silencer rusting but no exhaust leak at present time

Pass 18 Dec 2018 73,767 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 70,523 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on edges and cracking to side walls and tread

exhaust slight rusting

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2016 67,024 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 63,664 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 63,614 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 58,934 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,630 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,418 miles

Front no plate deterioated.

Rear brakes squeaking / dust?

Rear tyres cracking around tread.

Screw in n/s rear tyre tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Mar 2013 47,418 miles

Front no plate deterioated.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brakes squeaking / dust?

Rear tyres cracking around tread.

Screw in n/s rear tyre tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Feb 2012 40,884 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,053 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 FCN is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FCN, 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 FCN registered?

AG08 FCN is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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