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GV08ONL
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration GV08ONL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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122 Total Defects Recorded
10 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 213,525 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 213,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 212,877 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- undertray fitted not allowing full inspection
- exhaust backbox outer casing corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
18 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 212,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- undertray fitted not allowing full inspection
- exhaust backbox outer casing corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
22 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 208,392 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2023 26 Jun 202622 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 203,440 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2022 26 Jun 202622 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 197,700 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
20 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 197,700 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
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 189,817 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 187,040 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
20 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 172,305 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak engine ()
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
19 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 172,286 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Oil leak engine ()
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
25 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 164,799 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- items removed from drivers view prior to test
25 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 164,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- items removed from drivers view prior to test
21 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 158,946 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016 26 Jun 202616 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 158,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
14 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 152,806 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
11 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 152,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
27 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 142,409 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
19 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 141,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
4 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 113,505 MI
26 Jun 20264 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 113,505 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013 26 Jun 202615 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,996 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2012 26 Jun 202614 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 86,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
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GV08ONL was registered on 2008-04-29
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