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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration GV08MFP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 18 Jun 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 89,405 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Mirror housing damaged
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
5 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 81,505 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 70,784 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
31 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 70,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 60,234 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front track rod ends have cracked dust covers
- Both head lamp lens are slightly deteriorated
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nail in offside rear tyre
27 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 52,461 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
24 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 49,227 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
4 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 45,767 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 43,823 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 41,915 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2019 27 Jun 202612 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 38,703 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 38,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
1 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,223 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
1 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 30,973 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 27,092 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2015 27 Jun 202619 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,733 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2014 27 Jun 202619 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 22,733 MI
27 Jun 202630 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,014 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2013 27 Jun 20261 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,787 MI
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GV08MFP was registered on 2008-04-12
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