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AM08CGY
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration AM08CGY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 19 Dec 2023
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
20 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 156,664 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front indicator repeater damaged
- top cambelt cover missing
6 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 153,328 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Chain guard missing ()
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
4 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 153,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Chain guard missing ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
8 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 150,768 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2021 13 Jun 20263 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 150,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
13 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 148,358 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
13 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 148,358 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
7 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,586 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2019 13 Jun 202630 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 141,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
7 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,406 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2018 13 Jun 20265 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 136,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
4 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,031 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 121,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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)
25 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,779 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2016 13 Jun 202615 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,780 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,228 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2014 13 Jun 202616 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,074 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,784 MI
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AM08CGY was registered on 2008-04-02
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