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FD08TAU
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration FD08TAU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
12
Passes
6
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
3 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 161,828 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES DISCOLOURED
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
18 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 158,603 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear shocker bump stops deteriorated
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
16 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 158,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/5515 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not checked due to washers (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear shocker bump stops deteriorated
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
18 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 152,064 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 152,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,587 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 128,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,173 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
18 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 117,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible top mount collapsed (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust system insecure centre clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
20 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,349 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
24 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,635 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- all four tyres have minor cracks on inner and outer side walls
- back box outer skin corroding
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)
27 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,233 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2016 5 Jun 202627 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 68,935 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
3 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,935 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
4 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,416 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2014 5 Jun 202619 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,573 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,749 MI
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FD08TAU was registered on 2008-06-19
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