VN08DWJ - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 1 month ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 29 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
29
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
13
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 02 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,565 mi
Expires: 10 October 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both, outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 11 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,411 mi
Expires: 10 October 2025
Passed - 30 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,409 mi
Expires: 02 December 2024
Passed - 09 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,237 mi
Expires: 02 December 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges.
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.
Failed - 08 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,235 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on. (7.1.6 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges.
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.
Passed - 03 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,138 mi
Expires: 02 December 2022
Failed - 01 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,132 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 19 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,117 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory wipers parking slightly high
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passed - 19 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,511 mi
Expires: 20 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Exhaust deteriorated
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passed - 20 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,353 mi
Expires: 20 November 2020
Failed - 18 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,322 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Passed - 22 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,575 mi
Expires: 20 November 2019
Failed - 22 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,567 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Passed - 20 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,772 mi
Expires: 20 November 2018
Failed - 20 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,765 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Major Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Major Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Passed - 18 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,487 mi
Expires: 20 November 2017
Passed - 12 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,879 mi
Expires: 20 November 2016
Failed - 12 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,874 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 27 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,177 mi
Expires: 20 November 2015
Failed - 27 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,168 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Major Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed - 21 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,585 mi
Expires: 20 November 2014
Failed - 21 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,581 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Failed - 14 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,568 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 03 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,018 mi
Expires: 02 September 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 30 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,006 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 10 May 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,452 mi
Expires: 09 May 2013
Failed - 09 May 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,445 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed - 03 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,103 mi
Expires: 09 May 2012
Failed - 03 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,103 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Major Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for VN08DWJ?
The MOT expires on 10 October 2026.
What is the tax status of VN08DWJ?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 February 2027.
What are the specifications of VN08DWJ?
This is a 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Grey. It runs on Diesel with a 1422cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of VN08DWJ?
This vehicle produces 99 g/km of CO2 emissions.