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SL08TEV
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SL08TEV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 04 Apr 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
1 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 122,253 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And Detiorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
1 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 122,253 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And Detiorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,896 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust Detiorated
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 117,896 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust Detiorated
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,955 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust Detiorated
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 112,955 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust Detiorated
3 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 108,740 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust Deteriorated
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,386 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust Deteriorated
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,704 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust Deteriorated
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 97,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust Deteriorated
18 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,361 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2021 11 Jun 202626 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,540 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2020 11 Jun 202626 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
3 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,001 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2019 11 Jun 20263 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,936 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
31 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,625 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2017 11 Jun 202631 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,487 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2016 11 Jun 20264 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,449 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2015 11 Jun 20265 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,935 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2014 11 Jun 20265 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,356 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2013 11 Jun 20261 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,616 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2012Advisory 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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SL08TEV was registered on 2008-03-26
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