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2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration WM08NKL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- Expires 14 Aug 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,626 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2026 25 Jun 202613 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 130,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
23 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,227 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 126,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,982 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
28 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 119,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
19 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,191 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 110,191 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,023 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
4 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,134 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2021 25 Jun 202613 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,904 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,904 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,485 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres are close to limit and worn badly on inner and outer edges
- handbrake level high
- exhaust system corroded
- both rear tyres are close to limit
4 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,068 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
4 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 72,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
13 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,704 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2017 25 Jun 202617 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,313 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2016 25 Jun 20262 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,240 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,183 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,550 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2013 25 Jun 20265 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,108 MI
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WM08NKL was registered on 2008-07-25
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