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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration GV08AXC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 10 Dec 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 167,428 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 167,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 157,781 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,315 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2024 18 Jun 202626 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 146,427 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box in a poor condition
- washers weak
- rear suspension in a rusty condition
- o/s mirror glass cracked
22 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,014 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- play at o/s/f wheel
22 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 138,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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)
- play at o/s/f wheel
3 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,247 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2021 18 Jun 20263 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 131,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
4 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,325 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2020 18 Jun 20264 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 118,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
2 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,095 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
- Rear slight brake bind
- Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
4 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,880 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2018 18 Jun 20266 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,412 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2016 18 Jun 20265 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,028 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,578 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2015 18 Jun 20268 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 53,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
19 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,806 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015 18 Jun 202628 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,465 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2014 18 Jun 20267 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,251 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,152 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
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GV08AXC was registered on 2008-03-27
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