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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SL08ETA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 18 Mar 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 55,895 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- All rear suspension components corroded including rear axle
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 55,318 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 54,666 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 54,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe split at flexible joint (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 51,638 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2024 9 Jun 202622 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 48,816 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2023 9 Jun 202627 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 46,182 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2022 9 Jun 202626 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 46,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
26 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 44,465 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2021 9 Jun 202626 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 44,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
22 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 41,126 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
27 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 37,599 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
28 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 33,974 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust back box outerskin burst but not blown
24 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 32,608 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2017 9 Jun 202624 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 32,608 MI
9 Jun 202623 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,865 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
26 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 27,185 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 23,822 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,717 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2013 9 Jun 202621 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 18,717 MI
9 Jun 20262 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,401 MI
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SL08ETA was registered on 2008-03-18
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