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SW08BNB
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration SW08BNB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- Expires 05 May 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
15
Passes
3
Failures
83.33%
Pass Rate
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26 Total Defects Recorded
1 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 148,207 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
3 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 143,772 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
30 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,839 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,178 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,069 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,053 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
8 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,023 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
1 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 94,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,402 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,804 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2018 13 Jun 202620 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
21 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,299 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2017 13 Jun 202623 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,428 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2016 13 Jun 202627 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,466 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015 13 Jun 20264 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,107 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2014 13 Jun 20264 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 54,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
9 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,147 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013 13 Jun 202629 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,172 MI
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SW08BNB was registered on 2008-04-30
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