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SL08WDS
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SL08WDS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
15 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,002 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 124,002 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,051 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front shock corroded n/s and o/s
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
16 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 117,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- 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 shock corroded n/s and o/s
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,064 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Axle Corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Both rear brake drum back plates corroded
- Rear Axle and suspension components corroded
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
15 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,493 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2022 11 Jun 202614 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm delaminating (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
7 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,720 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
12 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,093 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
16 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,235 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Rear shocks corroded
- Front Front shocks corroded
6 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Front shocks corroded
- Rear Rear shocks corroded
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
11 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,307 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre has slight surface cracks
6 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has cracks on surface.
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
6 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,978 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
9 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,516 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,976 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,686 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 44,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,904 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2013 11 Jun 20266 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,788 MI
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SL08WDS was registered on 2008-04-11
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