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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration GV08WAJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 16 Apr 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 75,805 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion on underside of vehicle
17 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 66,303 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 66,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 51,202 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2024 24 Jun 202625 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 46,985 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2023 24 Jun 202627 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 45,943 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2022 24 Jun 202617 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 43,356 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021 24 Jun 202615 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 39,701 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020 24 Jun 202614 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 39,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear 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))
5 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 38,426 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2019 24 Jun 20263 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 38,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
15 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 33,945 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2018 24 Jun 20269 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 32,427 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre worn on edges
11 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 28,870 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2016 24 Jun 202611 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 28,870 MI
24 Jun 202617 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,882 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2015Advisory 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)
19 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 19,088 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 14,736 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 10,607 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2012 24 Jun 202621 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 10,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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GV08WAJ was registered on 2008-04-30
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