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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration OW08AXU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 07 Jul 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 127,856 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
8 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 117,798 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2025 30 Jun 20263 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 117,796 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
11 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 108,439 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2024Advisory 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))
28 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,175 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2023 30 Jun 20265 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,692 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
5 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 89,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Offside Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
6 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,830 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,820 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,537 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view center low (3.2 (a) (i))
31 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,217 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- water in o/s/r lamp
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
28 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,907 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2017 30 Jun 20264 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,985 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
5 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,658 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2015 30 Jun 20261 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,256 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,412 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
10 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,979 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
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OW08AXU was registered on 2008-08-11
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