EX08XLM - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: Not validGB
·Last updated 9 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 16 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
16
Passed Tests
12
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 11 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 162,736 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 13 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 149,551 mi
Expires: 15 October 2023
Passed - 13 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,965 mi
Expires: 15 October 2022
Failed - 13 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,961 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer cracked at rear (6.1.2 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 16 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,394 mi
Expires: 15 October 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 16 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,392 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 21 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,848 mi
Expires: 22 November 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory washer hose leaking
- Advisory hand brake req adjusted
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 23 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,788 mi
Expires: 22 May 2019
Failed - 19 May 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,787 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear silencer. rear silencer skin corroded (7.1.2)
- Major Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Passed - 17 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,729 mi
Expires: 30 March 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear tyres worn
Passed - 31 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,799 mi
Expires: 30 March 2017
Passed - 28 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,688 mi
Expires: 27 March 2016
Passed - 28 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,569 mi
Expires: 27 March 2015
Passed - 27 March 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,976 mi
Expires: 26 March 2014
Passed - 13 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,698 mi
Expires: 16 March 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 17 March 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,713 mi
Expires: 16 March 2012
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for EX08XLM?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of EX08XLM?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of EX08XLM?
This is a 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of EX08XLM?
This vehicle produces 138 g/km of CO2 emissions.