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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration DB08FMB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 17 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 111,441 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system deteriorated
- exhaust rear heat shield insecure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
18 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 101,596 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Most rear exhaust heatshield insecure
17 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 101,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Most rear exhaust heatshield insecure
22 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 93,389 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- underside covered
- 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))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,305 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,890 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2022 21 Jun 202615 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,452 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2021 21 Jun 202615 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 82,452 MI
21 Jun 202624 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,529 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear seat belts not accessible to be checked
22 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,064 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Slight play in top bush
- Offside Rear Slight play in top bush
22 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,064 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Slight play in top bush
- Nearside Rear Slight play in top bush
18 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,991 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2018 21 Jun 20264 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,404 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2017 21 Jun 20268 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,710 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2016 21 Jun 20268 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 53,710 MI
21 Jun 202619 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,187 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
24 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,256 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
24 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 36,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
25 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,277 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
26 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,365 MI
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DB08FMB was registered on 2008-05-30
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