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SW08FWZ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW08FWZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 08 Jul 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,521 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,717 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 103,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 98,232 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,843 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 87,673 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm fractured Corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section not connected to front section of the exhaust (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested Exhaust broken under centre of the car (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer is insecure, touching near side rear coil spring. (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Reverse lights not working
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner wing cover insecure, touching coil spring.
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
22 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,900 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2022 10 Jun 202621 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 78,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Reverse Lights Not Working - Not An Mot Test Item Til Vehicles After 2009
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 72,559 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 72,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,971 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,384 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019 10 Jun 202631 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 62,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
31 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,578 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex part (7.1.2)
5 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,467 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre perished
5 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 49,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in it
- Offside Rear Tyre perished
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,538 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 35,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,759 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2015 10 Jun 202617 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 27,399 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
24 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,974 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,278 MI
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SW08FWZ was registered on 2008-05-14
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