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SL08KJO
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration SL08KJO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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101 Total Defects Recorded
27 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 126,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat area (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pad warning light on
28 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,488 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Outer sill covers corroded and holed, structural rigidity not effected
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Heatsheild loose
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
27 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 122,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Position lamp not working Both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Outer sill covers corroded and holed, structural rigidity not effected
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Heatsheild loose
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
6 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,482 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S outer sill skin corroded and holed but inner skin still strong. No structural impairment or rigidity lost
- Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- N/S outer sill skin corroded and holed but inner skin still strong. No structural impairment or rigidity lost
- Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,653 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 104,653 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,471 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
9 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 93,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
12 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,485 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021 10 Jun 202612 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
18 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,373 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2019 10 Jun 20266 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,675 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,894 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2017 10 Jun 202614 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,725 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
19 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,626 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2015 10 Jun 202619 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,396 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 54,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,136 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2013 10 Jun 202627 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,889 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 25,850 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,850 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SL08KJO was registered on 2008-03-19
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