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AM08CEU
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration AM08CEU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 29 Nov 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
15 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,608 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- surface corrosion on suspension components
13 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,645 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- surface corrosion on brake and suspension components
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 102,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- surface corrosion on brake and suspension components
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,021 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2024 12 Jun 20267 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 95,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick METAL TO METAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick MJETAL TO METAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE JOINT SLEVE CORRODED & INSECURE (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AROUND REAR BOX & outer skin peeling (6.1.2 (a))
8 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,589 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,040 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- exhaust back box slightly corroded
10 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 89,040 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust back box slightly corroded
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
23 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 85,938 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2021 12 Jun 20267 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,822 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2020 12 Jun 20269 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,597 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,746 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Engine oil sump pan corroded
12 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,918 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,015 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2017 12 Jun 202614 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,154 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2016 12 Jun 202618 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,291 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2015 12 Jun 202617 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,734 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2014 12 Jun 202611 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 49,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,096 MI
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AM08CEU was registered on 2008-04-15
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