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SC08BZB
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SC08BZB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
10
Passes
7
Failures
58.82%
Pass Rate
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111 Total Defects Recorded
2 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,823 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear number plate lamps flicker
20 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 75,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected oil leaking from both ends off rack (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear number plate lamps flicker
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- under trays fitted
28 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,293 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
4 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,022 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
4 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,026 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,383 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
5 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 57,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- 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)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,133 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2016 14 Jun 202615 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,914 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2015 14 Jun 202614 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 45,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,789 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front 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)
15 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 37,786 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,125 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
1 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 28,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
27 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,037 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 17,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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SC08BZB was registered on 2008-05-29
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