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AG08 FDF

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,247 mi
Last recorded86,247 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 86,247 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2020 86,244 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides also at min tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,209 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split near the small end clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split near the small end clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in the rack end

Fail 25 Mar 2019 71,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn to the bracing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split near the small end clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split near the small end clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in the rack end

Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 49,955 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,616 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 38,243 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Jul 2013 32,151 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,235 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 20,725 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 FDF is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FDF, 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 FDF registered?

AG08 FDF is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AG08 FDF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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