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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration OV08DYH
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 08 May 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 94,650 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
6 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 88,972 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
6 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 88,972 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
14 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,996 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 83,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy and silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))
20 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 80,182 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
20 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 80,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
15 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,638 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front tyre cracked/perished
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Steering stiff/heavy off central position, road test carried out and acceptable at time of test
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 58,026 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- steeering slightly stiff/heavy off of central position
- Front tyres cracked/perished
- Central exhaust clamp broken
10 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,146 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres slightly cracked/perished
- Offside Headlamp beam image poor
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
21 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,249 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2020 1 Jul 202621 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 55,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
20 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,320 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,293 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2018 1 Jul 20269 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,914 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2017 1 Jul 202620 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,184 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2016 1 Jul 202619 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,827 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015 1 Jul 202613 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,485 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2014 1 Jul 202622 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,776 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2013 1 Jul 202618 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,047 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV08DYH was registered on 2008-03-27
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