free car check
SL08FLR
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SL08FLR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 07 Apr 2027
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
⚠️
56 Total Defects Recorded
4 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 82,830 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexy pipe section (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Outer sill weak
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both susp arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 82,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexy pipe section (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Outer sill weak
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both susp arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
8 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 81,983 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2026 10 Jun 20267 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 81,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
2 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 79,405 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 79,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
21 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 76,741 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
24 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,641 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2023 10 Jun 202624 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 71,641 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
25 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,452 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
25 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,205 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2021 10 Jun 202626 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,919 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2020 10 Jun 202629 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,622 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake efficiency just met
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Front wiper blades worn
28 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,275 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- both rear tyres perished/ worn 185/60/14
- Rear exhaust deteriorated
- Offside Rear hand and footbrake efficiency only just met
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,727 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2017 10 Jun 202631 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,275 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 43,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,644 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015 10 Jun 202614 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,782 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014 10 Jun 202613 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 28,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
15 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,052 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013 10 Jun 202622 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,934 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2012 10 Jun 202622 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 16,934 MI
10 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!
SL08FLR was registered on 2008-03-26
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.