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SW08FWT
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW08FWT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 19 May 2025
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
23 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 88,033 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- all underside components corroding
- handbrake has long travel
- underside dirty
22 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 88,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working pump motor damaged (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- all underside components corroding
- underside dirty
- handbrake has long travel
10 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 79,912 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped
- underside dirty
4 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 79,912 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped
- underside dirty
- rear axle corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,636 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,452 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- complete ex det
- underneath covers fitted
- front no plate damaged
- baffle loose centre silencer
15 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 70,452 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- front no plate damaged
- baffle loose centre silencer
- complete ex det
- underneath covers fitted
17 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 67,608 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear 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))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
17 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 67,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear 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))
26 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,206 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
26 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 56,206 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
9 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 41,624 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2019 10 Jun 20269 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 41,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
13 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 26,408 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- LOWER COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS
5 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 18,954 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (7.1.2)
- Front exhaust flexie deteriorated
20 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 23,474 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2016 10 Jun 20265 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 22,113 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2015 10 Jun 20263 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 20,214 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,495 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2013 10 Jun 202613 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,038 MI
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SW08FWT was registered on 2008-07-28
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