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AX08EKF
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration AX08EKF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 21 Apr 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
8 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 100,267 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and back (6.1.2 (a))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 100,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) 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
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) 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 Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and back (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,130 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
20 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,874 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
23 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,319 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,406 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
15 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 79,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Electrical wiring insecure oxygen sensor wiring rubbing through bottom radiator hose (4.11 (a) (i))
24 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,623 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust back box is corroded
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 76,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- exhaust back box is corroded
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,276 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel. Requires Adjustment Or Repair.
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Exhaust System Corroded Rear Back box.
31 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,974 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- air intake pipe split
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
17 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 70,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- air intake pipe split
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Coolant leak ()
17 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,385 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust back box corroded
- Offside steering rack inner tie rod has slight play
17 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 67,385 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust back box corroded
- Offside steering rack inner tie rod has slight play
16 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,332 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2016 15 Jun 202616 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 61,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,625 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2015 15 Jun 20265 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 50,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
24 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,013 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2014 15 Jun 202631 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,571 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 22,806 MI
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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,806 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AX08EKF was registered on 2008-08-01
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