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SC08CAU
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SC08CAU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 05 Sep 2025
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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43 Total Defects Recorded
6 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,559 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 94,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 88,412 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 85,799 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2023 11 Jun 202616 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,597 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,623 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
12 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 78,623 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
20 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,203 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,181 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2020 11 Jun 202614 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,157 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear (4.1.E.1)
14 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 57,157 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear (4.1.E.1)
22 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 52,352 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2018 11 Jun 202614 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,410 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2017 11 Jun 202614 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 47,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,217 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 38,217 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,628 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2015 11 Jun 202621 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 26,583 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
26 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,457 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2013 11 Jun 202624 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 23,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
26 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,100 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2012 11 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!
SC08CAU was registered on 2008-05-29
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