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AX57FPO
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration AX57FPO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 14 Feb 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
13 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 147,145 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 147,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) due to play in rack ends (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep/sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s & o/s ()
- Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 143,669 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear handbrake travel indicates repair/adjustment may be required
- Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doorstep/outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s & o/s ()
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 141,435 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
12 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 141,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 140,107 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
7 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 136,815 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive BOTTOM OF ENGINE DAMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE ()
- Front Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 136,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged RUBBER DETERIORATING SPLIT (5.2.3 (j))
- Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive BOTTOM OF ENGINE DAMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LOWER BULB INOP (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LOWER BULB INOP (4.2.1 (a) (i))
11 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,078 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 127,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,348 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2021 15 Jun 202624 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 121,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
8 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,975 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 112,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,651 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2019Advisory 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)
18 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 101,651 MI
Advisory 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)
23 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,566 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm inner rear bushes deteriorated
- o/s/r tyre cracking slightly
23 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 90,566 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm inner rear bushes deteriorated
- o/s/r tyre cracking slightly
25 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,396 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake discs lipped
- o/s/r tyre wearing on edge
- n/s/f tyre wearing on edge
- n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm bushes deteriorated
- Front brake pads 70% worn
26 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,982 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,199 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2015 15 Jun 202618 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,845 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2014 15 Jun 202618 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 45,845 MI
15 Jun 20269 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,418 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2013 15 Jun 202612 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,290 MI
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AX57FPO was registered on 2008-01-22
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