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FH08TYZ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration FH08TYZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
14
Passes
2
Failures
87.5%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
22 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,013 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minimum required limit reached (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,608 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 148,181 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- underside corroded in places.
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 148,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- underside corroded in places.
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,665 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- underside corroded
- play in n/s rack
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 145,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (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)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- underside corroded
- play in n/s rack
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,871 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
26 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,211 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,225 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2019 5 Jun 202611 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,035 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear shock protection tube insecure
- Nearside Rear shock protection tube insecure
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,860 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
8 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,419 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
9 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,277 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
31 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,711 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,541 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,488 MI
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FH08TYZ was registered on 2008-06-30
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