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SL08UBW
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SL08UBW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 11 Nov 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
12 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 107,147 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust heatshield loose
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
10 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 107,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Manifold (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust heatshield loose
5 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,549 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,203 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
13 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,406 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,377 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 86,797 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- engine oil sump is corroded
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,212 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2020 11 Jun 202625 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 84,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
27 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,961 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
25 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
24 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,793 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2018 11 Jun 202624 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 72,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
25 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,241 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
29 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,737 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2016 11 Jun 202629 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,792 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2015 11 Jun 202626 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 54,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,181 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
7 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,798 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2013 11 Jun 20266 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 17,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 15,896 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 11 Jun 202624 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 11,570 MI
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SL08UBW was registered on 2008-03-31
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