SM08WXS - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 21 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
21
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 04 July 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,010 mi
Expires: 07 July 2026
Passed - 12 June 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,675 mi
Expires: 07 July 2025
Advisory Notices:
- 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 - 10 June 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,675 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi split, emissions failed (8.2.2.1 (b))
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- 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 - 12 June 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,635 mi
Expires: 07 July 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Rear axle spring mounting corroded
- Advisory Offside Rear Rear axle spring mounting corroded
- 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))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory unable to check underside due to undertrays
- Advisory Nearside Rear wheel corroded
- Advisory Offside Rear wheel corroded
Passed - 21 June 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,800 mi
Expires: 07 July 2023
Failed - 13 June 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,800 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users STEERING RACK LEAKING FROM N/S (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- 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 - 06 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,005 mi
Expires: 07 July 2022
Failed - 05 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,005 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 08 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,389 mi
Expires: 07 July 2021
Failed - 06 July 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,385 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Major Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 30 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,673 mi
Expires: 06 July 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed - 27 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,673 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 05 June 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,320 mi
Expires: 23 June 2019
Passed - 29 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,256 mi
Expires: 23 June 2018
Passed - 13 June 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,311 mi
Expires: 23 June 2017
Passed - 27 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,698 mi
Expires: 23 June 2016
Passed - 17 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,842 mi
Expires: 23 June 2015
Failed - 17 June 2014 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,842 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Passed - 04 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,803 mi
Expires: 23 June 2014
Passed - 18 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,240 mi
Expires: 23 June 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 06 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 19,998 mi
Expires: 23 June 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SM08WXS?
The MOT expires on 07 July 2026.
What is the tax status of SM08WXS?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 April 2026.
What are the specifications of SM08WXS?
This is a 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 1198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SM08WXS?
This vehicle produces 138 g/km of CO2 emissions.