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AP08THF
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration AP08THF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 30 Nov 2026
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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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84 Total Defects Recorded
12 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 63,709 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 63,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 61,347 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust is very rusty
- r/o/s tyre is perished
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
7 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 61,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake servo pipe is cracked, recomend this is replaced asap.
- r/o/s tyre is perished
- exhaust is very rusty
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
8 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 59,162 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- headlamps have deteorated
- water noted in f/o/s
- steering rack boot perished
- n/s door mirror is damaged
- exhaust is rusty
- brake vacum pipe is taped up ??
23 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 55,990 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust is very rusty
- f/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge
- f/o/s tyre is worn at outer edge
23 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 55,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- f/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge
- f/o/s tyre is worn at outer edge
- exhaust is very rusty
22 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 54,000 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust is rusty
- n/s indicator repeater is damaged and poor in operation
- f/o/s tyre is worn at inner edge
- f/n/s tyre is worn at outer edge
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
1 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 52,088 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension "Consul" bushes are perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- The front tyres are worn on the edges.
- The exhaust is corroded.
- Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))
- Headlamp adjuster motors have very limited movement.
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 48,276 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust is very rusty
27 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,742 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust is rusty
- n/s mirror is damaged
29 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 41,727 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust is rusty
28 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 41,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low adjust not working and lamp mounting is damaged (1.8)
- Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- steering rack is worn o/s
- front discs are badly worn and pads are low ! appear 80% worn
- exhaust is rusty
23 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,696 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust is very rusty
- front discs are worn
- f/n/s tyre worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge
29 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,500 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2016 17 Jun 202616 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 28,823 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2015 17 Jun 202619 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 23,551 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,659 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2013 17 Jun 202618 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 19,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 19,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
6 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 14,342 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2012 17 Jun 20262 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 10,656 MI
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AP08THF was registered on 2008-06-30
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