AF08TAW - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 14 hours ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 19 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
19
Passed Tests
14
Failed Tests
5
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 03 December 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,976 mi
Expires: 02 December 2025
Failed - 11 April 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,967 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
 
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
 
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 Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
 - 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))
 - Advisory Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
 
Passed - 28 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,721 mi
Expires: 11 April 2024
Passed - 12 April 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,706 mi
Expires: 11 April 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
 
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
 
Passed - 16 February 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,687 mi
Expires: 27 February 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
 
Failed - 15 February 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,676 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
 - Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
 - Major Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
 - Major Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
 - Major Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
 
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
 
Passed - 14 February 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,078 mi
Expires: 27 February 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory EXHAUST LEAKING ON JOINT. EMISSIONS ONLY JUST MEET.
 
Passed - 21 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,216 mi
Expires: 27 February 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
 - Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
 
Passed - 28 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,909 mi
Expires: 27 February 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
 
Passed - 29 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,713 mi
Expires: 31 August 2018
Passed - 01 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,191 mi
Expires: 31 August 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory brake pad warning light illuminated
 - Advisory backbox deteriated
 - Advisory Nearside Front steering rack slight play
 
Failed - 31 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,190 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
 - Major Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged leaking (4.1.D.1e)
 
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory brake pad warning light illuminated
 - Advisory backbox deteriated
 - Advisory Nearside Front steering rack slight play
 
Passed - 07 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,911 mi
Expires: 23 August 2016
Failed - 07 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,910 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
 - Major Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
 - Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
 
Passed - 05 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,199 mi
Expires: 23 August 2015
Failed - 01 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,198 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
 - Major Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
 - Major Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
 - Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
 - Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
 
Passed - 24 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,723 mi
Expires: 23 August 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
 
Passed - 31 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,871 mi
Expires: 22 August 2013
Passed - 18 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,405 mi
Expires: 22 August 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for AF08TAW?
The MOT expires on 02 December 2025.
What is the tax status of AF08TAW?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 April 2026.
What are the specifications of AF08TAW?
This is a 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of AF08TAW?
This vehicle produces 138 g/km of CO2 emissions.