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GBFE08SEO

VOLKSWAGEN POLO

2008 · SILVER · PETROL · 123,670 mi

● Taxed · due 2026-10-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-11-04● ULEZ Compliant
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Poor condition27 MOT tests · 16 passed

MOT History — 27 tests · 16 passed · 11 failed

PASS5 November 2025
123,670 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear heat shield loose
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAIL29 October 2025
123,488 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear heat shield loose
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASS18 October 2024
109,661 mi
FAIL11 October 2024
109,481 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MINORNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJORRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has hole in it (6.1.2 (a))
  • MAJOREmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASS2 November 2023
102,883 mi
  • MINORNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYexhaust backbox heatshield adrift
FAIL2 November 2023
102,883 mi
  • MAJOROffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MINORNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYexhaust backbox heatshield adrift
PASS3 November 2022
96,036 mi
  • MINORNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working several bulbs innop on high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
FAIL2 November 2022
96,035 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • PRSNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • PRSOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MINORNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working several bulbs innop on high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • MAJORBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
PASS2 November 2021
88,075 mi
  • MINORNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAIL2 November 2021
88,075 mi
  • MINORNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASS29 December 2020
80,455 mi
  • ADVISORYunder trays fitted
FAIL29 December 2020
80,455 mi
  • ADVISORYunder trays fitted
  • MAJORExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MAJORRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASS2 January 2020
76,778 mi
  • ADVISORYItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wing slightly damaged allowing nsf door to catch slightly when opened
FAIL2 January 2020
76,778 mi
  • MAJORFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYFront Wipers not tested due to lack of washer fluid
  • ADVISORYItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wing slightly damaged allowing nsf door to catch slightly when opened
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing bold to inner edge, cracking in tread base and getting low on tread (3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PASS30 January 2019
71,570 mi
  • ADVISORYoil on engine area
FAIL28 January 2019
71,531 mi
  • MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MAJORNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MINORStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp bulbs partially inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront slight smear from wipers
  • MINOROffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear lower position lamps inoperative
  • ADVISORYoil on engine area
  • MAJORExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MAJORRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
PASS5 February 2018
64,980 mi
FAIL5 February 2018
64,979 mi
  • FAILOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASS10 February 2017
59,021 mi
  • ADVISORYunder trays fitted
PASS8 February 2016
52,956 mi
  • ADVISORYFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)
PASS19 February 2015
47,038 mi
PASS17 February 2014
41,749 mi
  • USER ENTEREDNail in nearside front tyre
FAIL17 February 2014
41,749 mi
  • PRSNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • PRSOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • USER ENTEREDNail in nearside front tyre
PASS18 February 2013
39,547 mi
PASS23 February 2012
37,120 mi
FAIL23 February 2012
37,120 mi
  • PRSOffside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
PASS1 March 2011
33,734 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
POLO
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,198 cc
Year
2008
First registered
2008-03
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km
Tax due
2026-10-01
MOT expiry
2026-11-04
Recorded mileage
123,670 mi

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Data sourced from official public records, last refreshed 16 September 2026. Shown for reference only — always inspect a vehicle in person before purchase.