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SW58AXN
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW58AXN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 22 Jan 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 90,855 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2026 12 Jun 20269 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 90,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill. front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,799 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2024 12 Jun 202624 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 89,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
25 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,113 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
22 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 87,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
23 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,811 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2022 12 Jun 202624 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,436 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- front offside &nearside shock arbsorbers heavly corroded
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
20 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 84,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- front offside &nearside shock arbsorbers heavly corroded
14 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,798 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))
12 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
29 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,462 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer clearly fitted without sealant paste (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve has temporary repair clipped on (6.1.2 (a))
2 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,562 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 80,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,592 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 165/70 r14 81T (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 165/70 r14 81T (4.1.E.1)
27 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 165/70 r14 81T (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 165/70 r14 81T (4.1.E.1)
4 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,697 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2016 12 Jun 202627 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 72,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
20 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,250 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2015 12 Jun 202614 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,438 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
12 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,425 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,030 MI
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SW58AXN was registered on 2008-11-28
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