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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SL08HLY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1400cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 161,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
30 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 139,841 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2025 13 Jun 20262 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 124,225 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,866 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,185 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread strong advise (0.1 (b))
- Engine cover and under trays fitted..
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,025 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2021 13 Jun 202620 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 13,733 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2018 13 Jun 202612 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,973 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r tyre inner tread wearing unevenly
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- rear exhaust corroding
16 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,705 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
26 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,370 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2015 13 Jun 202626 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,370 MI
13 Jun 202624 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,707 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,079 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
14 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,920 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SL08HLY was registered on 2008-03-21
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