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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SC08BXO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 24 Feb 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 60,308 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- suspension slightly corroded
21 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 57,836 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 55,154 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 52,852 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2024 15 Jun 202617 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 50,687 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 49,692 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2022 15 Jun 202610 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 48,300 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2021 15 Jun 202625 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 45,352 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2020 15 Jun 202625 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 45,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner CV JOINT INSECURE Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
1 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 41,609 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2019 15 Jun 202612 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 34,615 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear TYRE TRACKED
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
11 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 34,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE EXHAUST LEAK (7.4.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear TYRE TRACKED
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,306 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake only just met requirments
1 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 37,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake only just met requirments
- nail in o/s front tyre
- centre and rear exhaust in poor condition and corroded badly
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 28,689 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2016 15 Jun 20264 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 28,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
2 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 25,531 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 25,531 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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)
30 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,335 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2014 15 Jun 202622 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,955 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,405 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2012 15 Jun 202610 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 15,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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SC08BXO was registered on 2008-06-11
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