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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SP08MWJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 12 Oct 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 58,136 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
3 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 53,779 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2025 10 Jun 202612 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 51,235 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 48,626 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- suspension components corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
4 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 47,413 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake ferrules corroding
- rear axle, shock absorbers & front suspension arms corroding
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 46,142 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021 10 Jun 20268 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 28,972 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Spare tyre defective missing ()
3 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 28,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust poor condition
- Spare tyre defective missing ()
12 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 26,989 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)
- Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
12 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 26,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)
13 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 24,943 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (7.1.2)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
14 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 23,107 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust corroded
14 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 23,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust corroded
10 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 21,167 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2016 10 Jun 20269 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 21,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 18,153 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2015 10 Jun 202615 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 16,620 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2014 10 Jun 202610 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 14,020 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 11,173 MI
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SP08MWJ was registered on 2008-03-01
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