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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SL08VZX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 30 Oct 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 119,998 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,818 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear high level brake light less than half LEDS inoperative
- underbody and suspension component's slight corrosion
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror indicator dim (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,462 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,944 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 108,944 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,025 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
15 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,513 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
18 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,752 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020 12 Jun 202619 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,416 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust rear box corroded
20 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,200 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Plastic undertrays and covers fitted
- Offside Front tyre worn on inside
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edges
29 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,022 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2017 12 Jun 202629 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 65,022 MI
12 Jun 202631 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,401 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2016 12 Jun 202629 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,853 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
17 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,297 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015 12 Jun 202620 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,637 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 35,637 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,400 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013 12 Jun 202623 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 28,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
18 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,087 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2012 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SL08VZX was registered on 2008-03-26
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