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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration GV08SFZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 25 Feb 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 43,725 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight engine oil leak.
- Drivebelt is perishing.
26 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 42,508 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear tyre is perishing.
22 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 42,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear tyre is perishing.
21 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 40,728 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
23 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 38,319 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test bag removed from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
23 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 38,319 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test bag removed from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
20 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 34,627 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
20 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 34,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
21 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 33,317 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 33,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) 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
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 32,162 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres becoming worn
- o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link dust cover becoming deteriorated
22 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 30,547 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link upper dust cover becoming deteriorated
- n/s/f tyre wearing at edges and perishing
29 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 29,397 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- various suspension components becoming corroded/worn
- n/s/f tyre becoming worn 3mm
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
29 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 26,004 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
26 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 25,236 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 23,045 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2016 23 Jun 202630 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 23,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
2 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 19,909 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2015 23 Jun 20261 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 19,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
5 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 17,284 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2014 23 Jun 20265 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 17,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 13,626 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2013 23 Jun 202619 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 10,155 MI
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GV08SFZ was registered on 2008-04-25
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