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AG08 FDC

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,007 mi
Last recorded137,007 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 137,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 115,165 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 115,163 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 104,374 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner corner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 104,370 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner corner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 93,475 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 93,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot oily (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% repeater (1.4.A.2c)

slack in near side of steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner steering rack arm joint has slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2015 85,373 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner steering rack arm joint has slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2014 75,141 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 74,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 60,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,314 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,314 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 46,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 32,872 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,599 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 FDC is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FDC, 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 FDC registered?

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

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