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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SL08VZW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 16 Sep 2019
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,366 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2019 12 Jun 202614 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 111,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front both tyres bald on inner edges Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower arms rear bushes de bonding and split causing excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at rear of back box cracked and leaking (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs dull (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
11 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,855 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
11 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 103,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70R14 (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
8 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,157 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- rear brake balance
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
10 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,229 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2016 12 Jun 20269 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 83,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex assy (7.1.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- spare tyre flat
14 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,377 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
14 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,704 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2014 12 Jun 202614 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 56,704 MI
12 Jun 202623 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,998 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013 12 Jun 202621 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,520 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2012 12 Jun 202618 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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SL08VZW was registered on 2008-03-26
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