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SW08KCC
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW08KCC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
15
Passes
12
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
12 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 144,521 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dustcover cut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,891 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2023 11 Jun 202624 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 132,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
27 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,522 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2022 11 Jun 202627 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 120,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,240 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2021 11 Jun 202628 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 111,240 MI
11 Jun 202610 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,890 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front seat belt covers missing
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 104,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front seat belt covers missing
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,303 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,607 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
30 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
6 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,165 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2018 11 Jun 20266 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
26 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,304 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,304 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,762 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2016 11 Jun 202626 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 63,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
8 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,570 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
8 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,085 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2014 11 Jun 202630 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 51,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,378 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2013 11 Jun 202629 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,360 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2013 11 Jun 202626 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,232 MI
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SW08KCC was registered on 2008-05-29
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