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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW08BNA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- Expires 23 Feb 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 102,135 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2027 13 Jun 202610 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 102,135 MI
13 Jun 202610 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 99,817 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake lever travell
13 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 92,931 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2025 13 Jun 20263 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 85,664 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner rack end has slight play
31 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 85,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner rack end has slight play
24 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,518 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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))
20 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 71,208 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,374 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,042 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2019 13 Jun 202610 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,822 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2018 13 Jun 202610 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 48,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear on tread showing through cracks (4.1.D.1b)
7 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,060 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres 2mm
5 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 41,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel pipe leaking pipe in engine compartment (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres 2mm
7 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,266 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,767 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 27,871 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2014 13 Jun 202611 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 27,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
16 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,431 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 23,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
15 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,780 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2012 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW08BNA was registered on 2008-04-24
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