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SW08KBY
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW08KBY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
11
Passes
7
Failures
61.11%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
26 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,457 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2023 11 Jun 202620 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 116,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
10 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,655 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
4 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 106,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
9 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,932 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
9 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Offside parking brake efficiency only just met ,it appears ,adjustment ,repair required
- Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper brake shoe pads in backing plate missing
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
25 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,963 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- power steering pipes corroded at n/s/f chassis leg
- exhaust back box outer skin corroded
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
23 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,960 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Power steering component leaking from rack (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- power steering pipes corroded at n/s/f chassis leg
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- dampness at n/s/f steering rack gaiter
- exhaust back box outer skin corroded
- o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm and worn on edges
26 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,978 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2018 11 Jun 202626 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 83,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
24 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,944 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Dampness at n/s steering arm boot
- Dampness at o/s steering arm boot
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front registration plate cracked
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust backbox outer skin peeling
26 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,871 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016 11 Jun 202612 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,664 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015 11 Jun 202612 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
15 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,779 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014 11 Jun 202616 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,147 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2013 11 Jun 202627 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,225 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2012 11 Jun 202627 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 29,225 MI
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SW08KBY was registered on 2008-05-29
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