SO08LJX - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 6 days ago
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
14
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 11 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,569 mi
Expires: 10 March 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front WING CORRODED
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory REAR EXHAUST CORRODED
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory ALL TYRES SOFT
- 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 OIL LEAK
- Advisory REAR SUSPENTION COMPONENTS RUSTY / CORRODED
Failed - 11 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,569 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front WING CORRODED
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory REAR EXHAUST CORRODED
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory ALL TYRES SOFT
- 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 OIL LEAK
- Advisory REAR SUSPENTION COMPONENTS RUSTY / CORRODED
Passed - 06 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,641 mi
Expires: 14 October 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 29 September 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,616 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 20 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,009 mi
Expires: 14 October 2023
Passed - 08 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,598 mi
Expires: 14 October 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 08 October 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,596 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 15 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,506 mi
Expires: 14 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 25 June 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,801 mi
Expires: 24 January 2021
Failed - 25 June 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,801 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Passed - 27 June 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,351 mi
Expires: 24 July 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside rear tyre worn to 3/4mm approx
- Advisory Offside front tyre worn to 3/4mm approx.
Passed - 26 June 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,947 mi
Expires: 24 July 2018
Passed - 13 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,785 mi
Expires: 24 July 2017
Passed - 22 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,280 mi
Expires: 24 July 2016
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 - 21 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,280 mi
Expires: 24 July 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 24 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,068 mi
Expires: 24 July 2014
Failed - 16 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,973 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 19 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,027 mi
Expires: 24 July 2013
Failed - 18 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,027 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Major Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Major Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 08 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,386 mi
Expires: 24 July 2012
Failed - 08 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,386 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SO08LJX?
The MOT expires on 10 March 2026.
What is the tax status of SO08LJX?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2026.
What are the specifications of SO08LJX?
This is a 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Red. It runs on Diesel with a 1422cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SO08LJX?
This vehicle produces 119 g/km of CO2 emissions.