SO08TXS - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 3 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 25 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
25
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
10
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 12 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,319 mi
Expires: 17 August 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 12 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,319 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 07 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,799 mi
Expires: 17 August 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory under tray's fitted
Failed - 07 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,799 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory under tray's fitted
Passed - 09 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,700 mi
Expires: 17 August 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Failed - 08 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,700 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Passed - 10 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,054 mi
Expires: 17 August 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 10 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,054 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 02 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,882 mi
Expires: 17 August 2022
Failed - 31 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,881 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 18 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,102 mi
Expires: 17 August 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 18 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,102 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 13 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,331 mi
Expires: 15 August 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 10 August 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,331 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 08 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,622 mi
Expires: 15 August 2019
Advisory Notices:
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 08 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,622 mi
Advisory Notices:
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 09 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,584 mi
Expires: 15 August 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 09 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,584 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Major Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 5.20 (7.4.B.3b)
- Major Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 09 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,235 mi
Expires: 15 August 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 12 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,653 mi
Expires: 15 August 2016
Passed - 06 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,797 mi
Expires: 15 August 2015
Failed - 06 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,797 mi
Major Defects:
- 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)
Passed - 13 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 19,827 mi
Expires: 15 August 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 10 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,008 mi
Expires: 15 August 2013
Passed - 21 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 10,705 mi
Expires: 15 August 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SO08TXS?
The MOT expires on 17 August 2026.
What is the tax status of SO08TXS?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2026.
What are the specifications of SO08TXS?
This is a 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 1422cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SO08TXS?
This vehicle produces 119 g/km of CO2 emissions.