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MM08JPF
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration MM08JPF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 21 Sep 2026
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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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64 Total Defects Recorded
22 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 57,317 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle at spring location points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 57,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle at spring location points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 56,044 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Lower components covered in under seal
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule not fully secure also (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively pinching / tight on full lock (1.6 (d))
- Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively not fully secure (1.6 (d))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 56,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Lower components covered in under seal
- Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively not fully secure (1.6 (d))
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively pinching / tight on full lock (1.6 (d))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule not fully secure also (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
23 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 55,263 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake at limit on ratchet
- Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
23 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 55,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake at limit on ratchet
- Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
5 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 52,250 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2023 24 Jun 202631 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 52,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested really bad misfire (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
26 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 47,592 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2022 24 Jun 202626 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 47,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
1 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 42,621 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2021 24 Jun 202615 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 37,960 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- ns wing mirror glass missing
12 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 37,957 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- ns wing mirror glass missing
21 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 32,294 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2019 24 Jun 202623 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 27,844 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to crack outer wall (4.1.E.1)
23 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 27,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner and outer walls (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 22,641 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
2 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 20,239 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2016Advisory 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)
20 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 17,312 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2015 24 Jun 20262 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 14,778 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2014 24 Jun 20267 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 11,723 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2013 24 Jun 20266 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 11,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
9 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 8,538 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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MM08JPF was registered on 2008-07-18
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