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GV08DHJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration GV08DHJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- Expires 03 Apr 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
2 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 163,633 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- CORROSION TO UNDERBODY & EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE DRUMS CORRODED.
- CORROSION TO FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION & STEERING COMPONENTS.
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 163,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- CORROSION TO FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION & STEERING COMPONENTS.
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE DRUMS CORRODED.
- CORROSION TO UNDERBODY & EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
31 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 156,855 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
31 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 156,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 142,814 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 142,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 129,919 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 129,912 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) 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
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,159 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer cv boot perished
- Nearside Front Outer cv boot perished
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,915 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2022 25 Jun 202626 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,433 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer CV boot perished
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 88,433 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer CV boot perished
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,891 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,779 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 67,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 57,078 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2018 25 Jun 202628 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 57,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,462 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nail in offside front Tyre
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70R14 85T (4.1.E.1)
4 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,233 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2016 25 Jun 20264 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 35,233 MI
25 Jun 20263 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,568 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015 25 Jun 202625 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 30,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
27 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 26,845 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014 25 Jun 202629 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,730 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 25 Jun 202618 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,862 MI
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GV08DHJ was registered on 2008-03-28
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