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AG08 FFW

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,963 mi
Last recorded110,963 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 110,963 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust skin poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2024 99,246 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear outer skin in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2023 92,032 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 86,340 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 86,340 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 80,259 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 80,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 71,476 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 69,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,255 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 62,641 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 62,639 miles

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

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

Engine Management Light 'ON'

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S/F & O/S/F Lower arm rear bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 54,195 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres also wearing excessively on inner edges. N/S/F has a cut to the sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 47,154 miles

slight drag o/s/r brake needs looking at

Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,733 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,823 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,165 miles

Front wipers smeary

Rear wiper motor needs adjustment, not clearing whole rear screen!

rear wiper smeary

Pass 5 Mar 2011 28,578 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 FFW 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 83.3%.

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 FFW, 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 FFW registered?

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

Is AG08 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 FFW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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