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K70 UKO

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

47,101 mi
Last recorded47,101 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK70 UKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 47,101 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 78,459 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 78,455 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 41,070 miles

Front fog lights have a film on witch is melting when in operation

all lamps tinted

Pass 14 Jun 2024 33,249 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 73,690 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 73,678 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 66,761 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 66,760 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect front both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Painted over (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 63,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 on inner edge & close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 58,962 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 58,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 51,658 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 51,658 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 41,893 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,403 miles

Near side front brake disc is heavily corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 37,403 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Near side front brake disc is heavily corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 31,818 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,909 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 23,728 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,952 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,243 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2011 30,077 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 19,504 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,796 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 9 Mar 2011 24,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 14,266 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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K70 UKO is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K70 UKO, 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 K70 UKO registered?

K70 UKO is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is K70 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K70 UKO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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