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SP08MVL
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SP08MVL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 31 Mar 2024
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
30 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,762 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(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))
- Offside outer sill corroded
29 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 137,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(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))
- Offside outer sill corroded
1 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,486 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2023 10 Jun 20261 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 126,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,247 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust front pipe corroded
12 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 114,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust front pipe corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
18 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,293 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 105,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
30 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,166 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Road Springs Corroded
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
28 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 92,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Threads Damaged (Wheel Bearing Required) (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper not working Wiper Arm Insecure (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Road Springs Corroded
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
22 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,483 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2019 10 Jun 202620 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
5 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,035 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2017 10 Jun 20265 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated also play (2.6.1)
21 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,942 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)
- front fog lights n/w
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear suspension arm bush (2.4.F.3)
21 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 38,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)
- front fog lights n/w
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear suspension arm bush (2.4.F.3)
9 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,967 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 36,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 32,449 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 27,320 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,226 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2013 10 Jun 20262 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,559 MI
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SP08MVL was registered on 2008-03-18
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