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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW08BNN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 17 Mar 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 44,956 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 44,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 37,269 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
11 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 31,013 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 21,074 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge born worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
9 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 15,024 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2023 13 Jun 202627 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 10,760 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2022 13 Jun 202622 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 10,599 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2021 13 Jun 20262 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 10,442 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2020 13 Jun 20267 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 10,015 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2019 13 Jun 202630 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 9,377 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2018 13 Jun 202612 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 8,818 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2017 13 Jun 202612 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 8,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed chunk out of outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
6 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 7,702 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2016 13 Jun 202614 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 6,886 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2015 13 Jun 202621 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 5,768 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202628 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 4,678 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2013 13 Jun 202628 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 4,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
16 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 3,801 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 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!
SW08BNN was registered on 2008-04-18
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