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AG08 LEX

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,312 mi
Last recorded89,312 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 LEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 89,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 86,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 82,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 80,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 76,942 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 70,099 miles

Nearside stone chip in windscreen

Fail 30 Dec 2020 70,099 miles

Braking system leaking servo hose is split (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2019 57,177 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 52,695 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 52,679 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 45,923 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 38,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle sleeve (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Offside Rear heavily perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 38,322 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle sleeve (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Offside Rear heavily perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 33,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s handbrake cable outer casing split and rusting{not affecting operation}

Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s handbrake cable outer casing split and rusting (not affecting operation)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 23,735 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2012 16,704 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 13,093 miles

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

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 LEX is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 LEX, 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 LEX registered?

AG08 LEX is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is AG08 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 LEX 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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