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SC08ATZ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SC08ATZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 08 Apr 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
9 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 86,379 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2027 13 Jun 20264 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 85,859 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer sill damaged
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front suspension components corroded but not o/s strut and spring
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- power steering pipes corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
5 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 85,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose tighten up to check suspension wheel will need checking off car (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- p.a.s pipes corroded
- all suspension components corroded apart from o/s/f strut and spring
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside outer sill damaged
- Offside Rear noise from wheel when spun poss backplate rubbing
29 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 85,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- reverse light not working
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- power steering pipes corroded
- all suspension parts corroded
- Offside outer sill damaged
- Offside Rear noise when spun poss back plate rubbing
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 84,994 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,730 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2023 13 Jun 202612 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,976 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
2 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 78,861 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
7 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,398 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
5 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,510 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS worn on edges, OS low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Rear exhaust corroded
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Handbrake would benefit from adjustment
5 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 71,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Handbrake would benefit from adjustment
- Rear Rear exhaust corroded
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS worn on edges, OS low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
31 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,159 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,516 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both low/worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
2 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 62,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to exhaust blow (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both low/worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
27 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,784 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- back box crusty/fouling heatshield
27 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 59,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both very dim (1.1.C.1e)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust blow (7.3.D.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- back box crusty/fouling heatshield
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (7.1.2)
10 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,988 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2016 13 Jun 202617 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,843 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2015 13 Jun 202617 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 46,843 MI
13 Jun 20269 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,247 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
7 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 33,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
8 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,261 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2013 13 Jun 20266 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 21,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
17 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 10,912 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2012 13 Jun 20268 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 9,113 MI
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SC08ATZ was registered on 2008-05-29
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