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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AP08WDJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- Expired 14 Nov 2023
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 178,277 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2023 15 Jun 202615 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 167,472 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2022 15 Jun 20265 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 167,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
6 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 157,711 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2021 15 Jun 20266 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 157,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
11 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,125 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
11 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 142,125 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
2 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,223 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 130,223 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance casing (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,871 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front bumper damaged
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
29 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 119,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front bumper damaged
12 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,408 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake is binding on slightly.
- Both rear bump stops are broken.
6 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 105,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake is binding on slightly.
- Both rear bump stops are broken.
6 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,617 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
6 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 89,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
28 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,938 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,005 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,619 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2013 15 Jun 20269 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,601 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2012 15 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!
AP08WDJ was registered on 2008-08-20
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