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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AF58OTD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 16 Aug 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 82,146 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, bald and close to limit on outside (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
31 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 82,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking from around n/s bonnet hinge (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, bald and close to limit on outside (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
26 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 76,907 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 76,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 71,844 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- EML on
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
4 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 65,694 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 65,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy section blowing and insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 61,020 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust in poor condition
20 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 61,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- exhaust in poor condition
17 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 55,351 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 55,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 49,017 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres wearing on inner edges
17 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 46,042 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 46,042 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,608 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
27 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 45,608 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
3 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 41,288 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2018 13 Jun 20265 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,539 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2017 13 Jun 20265 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 37,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
7 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,794 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,110 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 25,026 MI
13 Jun 202620 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,026 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2014 13 Jun 202616 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,295 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
21 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,225 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2012 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF58OTD was registered on 2008-09-15
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