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SW08FWM
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration SW08FWM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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114 Total Defects Recorded
29 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 65,358 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside( corroded ) (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside (corroded ) (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 65,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim unable to be tested nearside and offside (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside (corroded ) (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside( corroded ) (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 61,713 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (6.1.7 (d) (i))
26 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 61,713 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
30 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 58,335 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
- Front SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED Nearside and Offside
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
30 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 58,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED Nearside and Offside
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
4 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 53,998 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 52,018 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 52,018 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 46,447 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe going to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe from pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
16 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 43,369 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- power steering pipes to and from pump corroded
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,034 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
- handbrake requires attention
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
25 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,950 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
20 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 37,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
3 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,977 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 33,977 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,786 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 28,786 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,699 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
10 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,957 MI
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SW08FWM was registered on 2008-05-19
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