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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AX08KFN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 02 Sep 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 68,687 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Rear subframe and components slightly corroded
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump also corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front exhaust system corroded
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
2 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 68,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front exhaust system corroded
- Rear subframe and components slightly corroded
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump also corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
3 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 66,489 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- exhaust system corroded
- Rear subframe and components slightly corroded
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump also corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
30 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 66,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- exhaust system corroded
- Rear subframe and components slightly corroded
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump also corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
29 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 64,908 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system corroded
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear subframe and components slightly corroded
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
8 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 63,870 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2023 19 Jun 20268 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 63,870 MI
19 Jun 20269 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 61,660 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
9 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 61,658 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
27 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 58,802 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
29 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,160 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2021 19 Jun 20267 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 52,595 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 52,595 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,936 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2018 19 Jun 202627 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,350 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,207 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,690 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
17 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,088 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2014 19 Jun 202611 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,585 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
20 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,773 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2012 19 Jun 202620 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 22,773 MI
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AX08KFN was registered on 2008-07-23
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