AB08WUK - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 16 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
14
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 28 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 172,211 mi
Expires: 01 April 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed - 27 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 172,208 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 02 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 162,707 mi
Expires: 01 April 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 02 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 162,707 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 30 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 150,012 mi
Expires: 31 March 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Passed - 01 April 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,801 mi
Expires: 31 March 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Failed - 31 March 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,796 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Passed - 20 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,946 mi
Expires: 19 March 2022
Failed - 18 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,942 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 03 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,558 mi
Expires: 02 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Failed - 01 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,550 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Passed - 16 June 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,973 mi
Expires: 02 July 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Passed - 03 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,873 mi
Expires: 02 July 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear tyre deteriotated
- Advisory Rear brake application slightly uneven and both binding
Failed - 03 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,873 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear tyre deteriotated
- Advisory Rear brake application slightly uneven and both binding
Passed - 02 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,843 mi
Expires: 02 July 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Passed - 15 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,104 mi
Expires: 02 July 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Failed - 10 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,084 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed - 26 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,148 mi
Expires: 02 July 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Passed - 03 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,430 mi
Expires: 02 July 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 21 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,181 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Major Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Passed - 21 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,671 mi
Expires: 20 June 2013
Failed - 21 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,671 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Passed - 13 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,014 mi
Expires: 19 June 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for AB08WUK?
The MOT expires on 01 April 2026.
What is the tax status of AB08WUK?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 October 2026.
What are the specifications of AB08WUK?
This is a 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of AB08WUK?
This vehicle produces 138 g/km of CO2 emissions.