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SW08JBE
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW08JBE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 25 Jan 2023
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
11
Passes
4
Failures
73.33%
Pass Rate
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37 Total Defects Recorded
26 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,417 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,328 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
- Offside Outer sill has slight corrosion
28 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,337 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear 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))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 79,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater incomplete/damaged, has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,265 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2019 9 Jun 202610 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 65,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
10 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,915 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2018 9 Jun 202610 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 56,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
22 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,845 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to front suspension arms
- corrosion to exhaust system
1 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,370 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2016 9 Jun 20262 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,238 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2015 9 Jun 202618 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,644 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014 9 Jun 202631 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,018 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2013 9 Jun 202630 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 34,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,058 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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SW08JBE was registered on 2008-05-29
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