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WM08YLK
2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1422cc
General Information
- Registration WM08YLK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- Expires 19 Feb 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
20 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 210,207 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (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))
19 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 210,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (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))
12 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 192,252 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 192,252 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 173,456 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 154,610 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Hand brake travel high
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
11 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,943 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2023 23 Jun 202615 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,804 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2022 23 Jun 202611 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,938 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))
10 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 124,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,850 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed tailgate (6.2.3 (c) (i))
6 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 114,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed tailgate (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,853 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2019 23 Jun 20267 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
9 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,853 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)
- both rear bump stops deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,213 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- tread getting low on nearside rear tyre
- steering warning lamp on
29 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,312 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2016 23 Jun 20269 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,673 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2015 23 Jun 202620 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,888 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,497 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2013 23 Jun 20266 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,943 MI
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WM08YLK was registered on 2008-08-15
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