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OW08HWL
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration OW08HWL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- Expires 29 Sep 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
29 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 132,307 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2026 28 Jun 202630 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,602 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside headlamp pattern not perfect.
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
30 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 123,602 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- Offside headlamp pattern not perfect.
10 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,013 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Position light slightly dim
- Front Wiper blades Perishing
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip centre screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
6 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 119,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed DAMAGED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp insecure MOUNTING BRACKETS BROKEN - AIM LOW - NEW LAMP REQUIRED (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning NEW LAMP REQUIRED (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Position light slightly dim
- Front Wiper blades Perishing
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip centre screen (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,526 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Both Front Tyres Wearing On the Inner Edge
23 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 114,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Both Front Tyres Wearing On the Inner Edge
22 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,591 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
2 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,497 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- wiper blades deteriorating
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured deteriorating (4.4.3 (a))
- STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN THIN ON INSIDE EDGES
26 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,077 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2019 28 Jun 202624 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 88,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,440 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2018 28 Jun 202625 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,527 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
25 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
23 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,103 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
22 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,445 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2015 28 Jun 202624 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,344 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,189 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2013 28 Jun 202628 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,571 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2012 28 Jun 202628 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 26,571 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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OW08HWL was registered on 2008-07-28
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