GV08XJU - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 10 hours ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 22 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
22
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 19 June 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,802 mi
Expires: 13 July 2026
Passed - 25 June 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,534 mi
Expires: 13 July 2025
Passed - 07 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,486 mi
Expires: 13 July 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 04 July 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,455 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 04 July 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,828 mi
Expires: 13 July 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 07 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,712 mi
Expires: 13 July 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed - 05 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,711 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 02 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,170 mi
Expires: 13 July 2021
Passed - 24 June 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,131 mi
Expires: 13 July 2020
Passed - 04 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,336 mi
Expires: 13 July 2019
Passed - 14 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,593 mi
Expires: 13 July 2018
Passed - 14 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,873 mi
Expires: 13 July 2017
Passed - 11 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,860 mi
Expires: 10 May 2017
Failed - 10 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,860 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Major Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 15 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,177 mi
Expires: 21 October 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear tyre has nail
Failed - 13 October 2015 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,145 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 (4.1.D.1b)
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear tyre has nail
Passed - 22 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,756 mi
Expires: 21 October 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Failed - 21 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,753 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passed - 19 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,568 mi
Expires: 18 October 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 16 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,023 mi
Expires: 15 October 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 17 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,614 mi
Expires: 21 May 2012
Failed - 17 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,614 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for GV08XJU?
The MOT expires on 13 July 2026.
What is the tax status of GV08XJU?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 January 2027.
What are the specifications of GV08XJU?
This is a 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Grey. It runs on Diesel with a 1422cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of GV08XJU?
This vehicle produces 99 g/km of CO2 emissions.