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SW08KCK
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW08KCK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
18 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 132,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers parking incorrectly (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
24 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,718 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,621 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 111,619 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,869 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
12 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 101,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,707 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 90,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- hand brake travel
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,936 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2020 11 Jun 20261 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 81,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
13 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,414 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
10 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 71,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
28 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,663 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2018 11 Jun 202629 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,352 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2017 11 Jun 20265 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,633 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
31 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,736 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015 11 Jun 202625 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,786 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2014 11 Jun 202625 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 36,786 MI
11 Jun 20268 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,645 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2014 11 Jun 20267 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,139 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,385 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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SW08KCK was registered on 2008-05-30
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