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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SL08VZU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 12 Mar 2024
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 75,976 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2024 12 Jun 202625 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,962 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2022 12 Jun 20264 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,842 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2021 12 Jun 20262 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 66,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded
- exhaust leak from flexi section
- Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
15 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,303 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust sections corroded
- slight bind on both front brakes
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 62,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- slight bind on both front brakes
- rear exhaust sections corroded
6 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,464 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2019 12 Jun 20266 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 57,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
10 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,893 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2018 12 Jun 202610 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 48,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)
18 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,615 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 42,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp broken (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
9 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,592 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,116 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015 12 Jun 202617 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 31,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
15 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,070 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,026 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,914 MI
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SL08VZU was registered on 2008-03-26
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