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MM08GVC
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration MM08GVC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 25 Mar 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
26 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 141,171 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 141,162 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible damage to plate (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm worn on edge cant see cords borderline (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front drives seat wont fold down but passenger seat allows rear access
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
1 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,701 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box corroded
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,922 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear exhaust box rusted
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 127,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear exhaust box rusted
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,454 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,349 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2022 17 Jun 202627 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 121,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
8 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,466 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2021 17 Jun 202610 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,479 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020 17 Jun 202610 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 105,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
15 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,688 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,158 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint
17 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,139 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2017 17 Jun 202610 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,760 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear child seats fitted
10 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,758 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear child seats fitted
4 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,541 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2015 17 Jun 20264 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,292 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
20 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,715 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
17 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,715 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
8 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,535 MI
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MM08GVC was registered on 2008-06-24
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