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GV08WBF
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1400cc
General Information
- Registration GV08WBF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1400cc
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- Expires 29 Nov 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
11 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,029 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 118,029 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,098 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 112,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,121 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,612 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and light cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 99,612 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and light cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
26 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,333 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,082 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
- Offside Front tyre worn inner edge strong advise
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
2 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,513 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,183 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 75,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,610 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit continental 185/60R14 82H (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,556 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
- both rear tyres worn inner edges
21 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,305 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
21 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,647 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2015 24 Jun 202622 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,859 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,984 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,168 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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GV08WBF was registered on 2008-04-30
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