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VOLKSWAGEN

POLO SE 80 · Blue

BD08 XTF
VOLKSWAGEN BD08 XTF
MOTExpired
MOT due9 Feb 2024
First reg31 May 2008
Mileage206,630 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

18 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 23 February 2026.

PASSED · 10 Feb 2023
Test date10 Feb 2023
Expiry9 Feb 2024
Test number942740293190
Mileage206,630 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 24 Nov 2022
Test date24 Nov 2022
Expiry
Test number973143256040
Mileage205,634 mi
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 1 Dec 2021
Test date1 Dec 2021
Expiry18 Dec 2022
Test number796208042578
Mileage193,200 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 24 Nov 2021
Test date24 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number814499475542
Mileage193,194 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning (7.1.6 (a))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Nov 2020
Test date20 Nov 2020
Expiry18 Dec 2021
Test number552624231578
Mileage175,668 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 4 Jun 2019
Test date4 Jun 2019
Expiry18 Dec 2020
Test number642106157235
Mileage147,340 mi
FAILED · 4 Jun 2019
Test date4 Jun 2019
Expiry
Test number893708287112
Mileage147,340 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 19 Jun 2018
Test date19 Jun 2018
Expiry18 Jun 2019
Test number425780222529
Mileage132,277 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 19 Jun 2018
Test date19 Jun 2018
Expiry
Test number948727207987
Mileage132,277 mi
DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 May 2017
Test date20 May 2017
Expiry31 May 2018
Test number480887863796
Mileage114,590 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak
AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryFront engine top cover fitted
FAILED · 20 May 2017
Test date20 May 2017
Expiry
Test number414511024451
Mileage114,590 mi
PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PrsOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryFront Oil leak
AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryFront engine top cover fitted
PASSED · 26 May 2016
Test date26 May 2016
Expiry31 May 2017
Test number255774744065
Mileage101,213 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 17 May 2016
Test date17 May 2016
Expiry
Test number239922442656
Mileage101,213 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailRear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 15 May 2015
Test date15 May 2015
Expiry31 May 2016
Test number437555435108
Mileage88,622 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
FAILED · 15 May 2015
Test date15 May 2015
Expiry
Test number407275335194
Mileage88,622 mi
FailNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
FailNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
FailNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 14 May 2014
Test date14 May 2014
Expiry31 May 2015
Test number876014834148
Mileage70,173 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
User Enteredn/s/r seat belt retracting mechanism weak
User Enteredo/s/f steering arm slight play
User Enteredrear exhaust piece corroded
PASSED · 24 May 2013
Test date24 May 2013
Expiry31 May 2014
Test number939494443168
Mileage51,147 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 4 May 2012
Test date4 May 2012
Expiry31 May 2013
Test number376435822101
Mileage33,366 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
User Enteredadvise wipers smearing
Dangerousadvise battery insecure
PASSED · 24 May 2011
Test date24 May 2011
Expiry31 May 2012
Test number868704141115
Mileage22,063 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)