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DF57CFA
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration DF57CFA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
10
Passes
6
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
2 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 169,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wing damaged not secured at bottom due to front end damage Dangerous
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (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
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure brackets broken (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight unit damaged (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front bumper damaged
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake high travel (1.2.1 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 167,663 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 167,235 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 164,766 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2019 21 Jun 202629 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 162,685 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2018 21 Jun 202610 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 151,086 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2017 21 Jun 20266 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 136,394 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust outer skin badly holed and corroded
3 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 136,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav holder (8.3.1e)
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust outer skin badly holed and corroded
11 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 120,225 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2015 21 Jun 202611 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 120,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
13 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,737 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
13 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 105,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 78,332 MI
21 Jun 202624 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,332 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2013 21 Jun 202626 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,771 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DF57CFA was registered on 2008-02-06
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