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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW08BNL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 04 Oct 2020
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,189 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- slight brake bind on the n/s/r
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,464 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,475 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2018 13 Jun 202614 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,475 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2017 13 Jun 202621 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,528 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2017 13 Jun 202620 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 62,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
9 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,771 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2016 13 Jun 20269 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 47,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
13 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 39,719 MI
13 Jun 202613 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,719 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2015 13 Jun 202615 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,839 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2014 13 Jun 20266 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 33,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,546 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013 13 Jun 202630 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 23,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
28 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,963 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2012 13 Jun 202628 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 16,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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SW08BNL was registered on 2008-04-28
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