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FH08OGJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration FH08OGJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 95,501 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
18 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 95,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
17 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,750 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front fog lamp inop
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
17 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 93,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front fog lamp inop
7 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,413 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front fog inop
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
22 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,394 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front fog inop
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
21 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 86,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside 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
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front fog inop
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
1 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,295 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer cv boot cracked
3 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,395 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
2 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 82,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing centre belt. (10.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
7 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,799 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
5 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 77,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Fog light smashed
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
20 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,150 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2019 4 Jun 202620 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 75,150 MI
4 Jun 202626 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,215 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55 R15 85V (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55 R15 85V (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
21 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,716 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
21 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 60,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
11 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,152 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2016 4 Jun 202619 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,505 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
30 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,449 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2014 4 Jun 202614 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,807 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2013 4 Jun 202610 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,734 MI
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FH08OGJ was registered on 2008-06-19
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