AM08CXZ - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 1 month ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 23 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,101 mi
Expires: 31 October 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 22 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,101 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 15 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,569 mi
Expires: 31 October 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 11 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,569 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 23 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,768 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both number plate incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
- Major Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Passed - 23 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,768 mi
Expires: 31 October 2024
Passed - 01 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,115 mi
Expires: 31 October 2023
Failed - 18 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,110 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Failed - 10 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,405 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 10 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,405 mi
Expires: 09 March 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 04 May 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,546 mi
Passed - 04 May 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,546 mi
Expires: 14 May 2022
Passed - 15 May 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,468 mi
Expires: 14 May 2021
Passed - 03 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,284 mi
Expires: 08 November 2020
Passed - 09 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,938 mi
Expires: 08 May 2019
Failed - 19 June 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,674 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 19 June 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,674 mi
Expires: 29 June 2018
Passed - 27 June 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,155 mi
Expires: 29 June 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 30 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,688 mi
Expires: 29 June 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed - 25 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,693 mi
Expires: 24 March 2015
Passed - 21 March 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,886 mi
Expires: 20 March 2014
Passed - 19 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,380 mi
Expires: 20 March 2013
Passed - 17 March 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,948 mi
Expires: 20 March 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for AM08CXZ?
The MOT expires on 31 October 2026.
What is the tax status of AM08CXZ?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2026.
What are the specifications of AM08CXZ?
This is a 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of AM08CXZ?
This vehicle produces 138 g/km of CO2 emissions.