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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AF58OPO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- Expired 23 May 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 145,498 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre worn on both edges
- Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges
12 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 145,498 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre worn on both edges
- Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges
13 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,094 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Parking brake has little reserve travel
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 136,094 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Parking brake has little reserve travel
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,247 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Parking brake only just met requirements
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 128,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Parking brake only just met requirements
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,535 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2023 13 Jun 202613 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,374 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central High level brake light some leds not working
13 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 123,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust clamp corroded away (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central High level brake light some leds not working
10 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,250 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- reverse light not working
2 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 122,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside play in steering arm at fixing
- Offside Rear brake binding
- reverse light not working
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,140 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- reverse light not working
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside play in steering arm at fixing
17 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,038 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end
17 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 116,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,909 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and undersheilds fitted
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
17 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 106,909 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- engine covers and undersheilds fitted
15 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,613 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under-trays fitted
15 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 96,613 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- under-trays fitted
17 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,880 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016 13 Jun 202626 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,647 MI
13 Jun 202626 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,647 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015 13 Jun 202621 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,830 MI
13 Jun 202621 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,830 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014 13 Jun 202631 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,881 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2013 13 Jun 202631 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 62,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
11 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,762 MI
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AF58OPO was registered on 2008-09-01
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