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AG08 FGJ

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,772 mi
Last recorded164,772 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 164,772 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 150,801 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 143,795 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 133,595 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 115,035 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 102,916 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 95,843 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 80,548 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 80,548 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 66,920 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 55,088 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 43,868 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 39,147 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 39,147 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 34,579 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 28,611 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 24,584 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 19,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FGJ 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 88.9%.

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 FGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG08 FGJ registered?

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

Is AG08 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 FGJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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