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SL08ERX
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SL08ERX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
9
Passes
7
Failures
56.25%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
5 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,541 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox mounting defective Center ()
- Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level (4.3.3 (a) (i))
5 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 103,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Direction indicator not working Mirror Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Door mirror cover broken/missing
- Gearbox mounting defective Center ()
- Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level (4.3.3 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 103,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
3 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,756 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
31 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 88,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- slight bind o/s/r brake
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
25 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,643 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Oil leak ()
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
24 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 76,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken. (7.1.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,532 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017 9 Jun 20267 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 66,532 MI
9 Jun 20261 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,923 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 56,923 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,614 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015 9 Jun 202627 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 27,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,099 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,944 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2013 9 Jun 202617 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 14,961 MI
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SL08ERX was registered on 2008-03-21
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