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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration OW08NHD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 14 Apr 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 87,352 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
15 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 87,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
10 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 83,049 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear 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))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
8 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,576 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
8 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 78,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning light on
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
12 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 76,303 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
13 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 75,824 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
6 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 74,800 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
6 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 74,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,539 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,949 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 70,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
18 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,653 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
18 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 67,653 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
30 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,976 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyre's void of tread on inner edge's
11 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,473 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2017 29 Jun 202621 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,582 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2016 29 Jun 202614 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,435 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2015 29 Jun 202614 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 49,435 MI
29 Jun 20269 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,790 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2014 29 Jun 20269 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,520 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2013 29 Jun 20264 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 11,504 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2012 29 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OW08NHD was registered on 2008-08-16
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