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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration CP08FHM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 16 Mar 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 109,287 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
16 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 109,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
14 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,133 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- o/s and n/s/r backing plates corroded
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear light lend damaged
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,121 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- o/s and n/s/r backing plates corroded
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear light lend damaged
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,244 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- handbrake travel requires attention
9 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,792 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
9 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 95,792 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
14 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,099 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2023 16 Jun 20261 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,190 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2022 16 Jun 202612 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,254 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,757 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2020 16 Jun 20263 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
12 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,997 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm left on pads. (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm left on pads. (3.5.1g)
11 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm left on pads. (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm left on pads. (3.5.1g)
23 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,737 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2018 16 Jun 20268 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,255 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
13 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,376 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2016 16 Jun 202622 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,512 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2015 16 Jun 20263 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,398 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,280 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2013 16 Jun 202618 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,599 MI
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CP08FHM was registered on 2008-04-23
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