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AM08XJA
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration AM08XJA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
13
Passes
5
Failures
72.22%
Pass Rate
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40 Total Defects Recorded
18 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,697 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 96,643 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,583 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
28 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 93,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
15 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 80,157 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2022 16 Jun 202614 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 80,155 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
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
15 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not locking (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working no water (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,599 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020 16 Jun 202630 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,447 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,316 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,472 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2017 16 Jun 202629 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,893 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2016 16 Jun 202630 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,911 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2015 16 Jun 202630 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 33,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
31 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 26,114 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014 16 Jun 202629 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,626 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2013Advisory 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)
27 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,454 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2012 16 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!
AM08XJA was registered on 2008-03-31
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