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SP08MXC
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SP08MXC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
4 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,008 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- both front brake back plates corroded
- Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
3 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 93,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- both front brake back plates corroded
- Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
29 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 86,707 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2025 10 Jun 20269 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 86,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- reverse light inop
9 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 83,077 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front inner arm bush slight play
- front exhaust started to leak separate (small leak
11 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 83,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced REAR SILL HOLED AND CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CENTRE SILL HOLED AND CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
27 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 75,544 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,723 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
5 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,934 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- parts of exhaust in poor condition
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,817 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust in poor condition
8 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 65,817 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust in poor condition
13 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,942 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake performance could be improved
- front exhaust showing signs of corrosion
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)
13 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 61,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front exhaust showing signs of corrosion
- Rear brake performance could be improved
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)
15 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,707 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2018 10 Jun 20261 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,426 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2017 10 Jun 20261 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 53,425 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)
5 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,017 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2016 10 Jun 20264 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,210 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2015 10 Jun 20264 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 43,210 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
4 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,220 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2014 10 Jun 20267 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,789 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2013 10 Jun 20268 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,442 MI
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SP08MXC was registered on 2008-03-17
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