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AM08CDX
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration AM08CDX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 18 Mar 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
19 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 121,407 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 121,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 121,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened beam holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker lower mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
11 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,983 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- front and rear suspension corroded
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 108,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- front and rear suspension corroded
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,638 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 102,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,076 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,222 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
3 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,475 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,193 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2021 12 Jun 202620 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 82,193 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,187 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2020 12 Jun 202622 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 73,187 MI
12 Jun 202620 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,953 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
3 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,672 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres wearing on inner egdes
- both front suspension arm rear bushes slight play
9 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,295 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear silencer deteriorated
17 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,949 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2016 12 Jun 202615 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 32,570 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015 12 Jun 202615 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,492 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2014 12 Jun 202617 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,820 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2013 12 Jun 202612 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,262 MI
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AM08CDX was registered on 2008-03-18
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