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OV08WGA
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration OV08WGA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 10 Nov 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
15
Passes
3
Failures
83.33%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
29 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,253 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from the front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,438 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from the front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
11 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 107,425 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from the front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,638 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- 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))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,155 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2022 28 Jun 202614 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,471 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 76,471 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,665 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,718 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 57,592 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front getting bald on inner edges,
- Offside Rear tyre perishing
3 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 57,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre perishing
- Nearside Front getting bald on inner edges,
3 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,505 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
8 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,390 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2016 28 Jun 20265 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,627 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,917 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014 28 Jun 202612 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,218 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2013 28 Jun 202612 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 31,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,501 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV08WGA was registered on 2008-06-09
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