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MH08DVL
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration MH08DVL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 04 Dec 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
5 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 129,819 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 129,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Coolant leak radiator ()
- Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,595 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 124,595 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,448 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 113,448 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,059 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2023 25 Jun 202629 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,234 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))
29 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))
30 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,248 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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 excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,926 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020 25 Jun 202626 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,952 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside hand brake efficiency low
- front tyres perished slightly around tread and wearing slightly inner edges
26 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 74,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside hand brake efficiency low
- front tyres perished slightly around tread and wearing slightly inner edges
26 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,252 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2018 25 Jun 202621 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,225 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,965 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016 25 Jun 202623 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,318 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015 25 Jun 202627 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,092 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014 25 Jun 202627 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 33,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
13 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,164 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2013 25 Jun 202614 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,506 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MH08DVL was registered on 2008-06-17
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