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AM08CSO
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration AM08CSO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
16
Passes
10
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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114 Total Defects Recorded
5 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 105,793 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 105,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 102,394 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner + slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
2 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 102,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner + slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
20 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,935 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
17 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 98,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,016 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,533 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2023 13 Jun 202631 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,455 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 83,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
7 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,873 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
23 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 80,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached Ball joint bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Undertrays fitted
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,352 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020 13 Jun 202628 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 76,341 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
5 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,102 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,243 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Wiper smearing
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Door mirror loose on mounting
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust system corroded & front pipe webbing split
- Both rear shocker dust covers insecure
- Cracking/spitting on both rear tyres
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
25 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 58,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Wiper smearing
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Door mirror loose on mounting
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust system corroded & front pipe webbing split
- Cracking/spitting on both rear tyres
- Both rear shocker dust covers insecure
31 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,607 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- service is on
31 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 50,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- service is on
- spare tyre is flat and has sidewall damage
1 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,539 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 13 Jun 202617 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,719 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,728 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2014Advisory 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)
13 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 36,726 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,597 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2013 13 Jun 202628 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 32,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
21 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,577 MI
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AM08CSO was registered on 2008-03-20
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