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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW08MFP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 120,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
29 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,732 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 114,732 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,313 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2021 11 Jun 202626 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,833 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
26 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 90,833 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,571 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2018 11 Jun 202613 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,442 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2018 11 Jun 202613 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,727 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2017Advisory 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 Cracking tread area (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)
13 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,727 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking tread area (4.1.E.1)
8 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,445 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2016 11 Jun 202619 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,222 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2015 11 Jun 202631 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,470 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 32,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
1 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,872 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2013 11 Jun 20261 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 17,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
12 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,470 MI
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SW08MFP was registered on 2008-06-30
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