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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AX08KFG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 31 Aug 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 120,977 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 115,688 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Reverse lamp inoperative
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 115,688 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Reverse lamp inoperative
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,050 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,110 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2023 18 Jun 202628 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,147 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 102,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) 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
- 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
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,269 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2021 18 Jun 202622 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 97,266 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced due to water getting into lens unit (4.5.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,541 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2020 18 Jun 202615 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 92,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
27 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,499 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust centre clamp broken and exhaust leaking
- unable to fully test rear seat belts due to child seats being fitted
- nearside front suspension top bearing notchy
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- unable to fully test rear seat belts due to child seats being fitted
- nearside front suspension top bearing notchy
- exhaust centre clamp broken and exhaust leaking
27 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,139 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2018 18 Jun 202625 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 78,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
15 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,164 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2017 18 Jun 202614 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 69,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
26 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,869 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2016Advisory 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)
4 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,765 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,595 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2014 18 Jun 20266 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,999 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2013 18 Jun 20268 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,090 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2012 18 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!
AX08KFG was registered on 2008-07-24
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