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SL08WBW
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SL08WBW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 23 Oct 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
20 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,911 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/55/15 ()
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/55/15 ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
24 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 101,442 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 101,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,054 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
3 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 91,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
4 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 85,753 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2023 11 Jun 20267 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,182 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 83,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
15 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,596 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2021 11 Jun 202620 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,955 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020 11 Jun 202615 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,209 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic undertrays fitted covering brake pipes
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
23 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,891 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear section of exhaust system corroded
22 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,708 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2017 11 Jun 202619 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,511 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,511 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 54,548 MI
11 Jun 202624 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,548 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2015 11 Jun 20262 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,498 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2014 11 Jun 202617 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,719 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
16 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,529 MI
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SL08WBW was registered on 2008-04-09
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