VOLKSWAGEN POLO A3EXD has 21 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 88,858 miles 10 months ago on Wednesday 23rd July 2025 at 15:54.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 4th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

A3EXD MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH AUGUST 202688,858 MI
FAILED22ND JULY 202588,858 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20244TH AUGUST 202583,711 MI
PASSED31ST JULY 20234TH AUGUST 202478,898 MI
FAILED31ST JULY 202378,898 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED21ST JULY 20224TH AUGUST 202374,324 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED20TH JULY 202274,324 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Brake Cable Damaged (1.1.15 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20214TH AUGUST 202268,471 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Flexi Pipe Slight Blow (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20204TH AUGUST 202161,336 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20194TH AUGUST 202054,860 MI
FAILED1ST AUGUST 201954,860 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front All Direction Indicators Not Working Side Repeter (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED30TH JULY 20182ND AUGUST 201946,173 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20172ND AUGUST 201841,172 MI
FAILED31ST JULY 201741,172 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED28TH JULY 201630TH JULY 201738,775 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
FAILED27TH JULY 201638,775 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush Both (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
PASSED27TH JULY 201530TH JULY 201633,454 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED31ST JULY 201430TH JULY 201529,465 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Management Light On
  4. USER ENTERED - Flexi Joint On Exhaust Slightly Deteriated
PASSED25TH JULY 201324TH JULY 201421,836 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Flexi Exhaust Slightly Deteriorated
  3. USER ENTERED - Age Related Tyre Cracking To Both Rear Tyres
PASSED29TH JUNE 20124TH JULY 201315,971 MI
PASSED1ST JULY 20114TH JULY 201211,837 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A3EXD Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

A3EXD MOT Comments

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A3EXD Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 88,858 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,227 miles

A3EXD FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration A3EXD was manufactured on Friday 4th July 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 88,858 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,227 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A3EXD has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 17 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 9 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does A3EXD have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 A3EXD does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A3EXD Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 A3EXD does have Tax. Read more

When does A3EXD Tax expire?

The current Tax for A3EXD will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A3EXD MOT expire?

The current MOT for A3EXD will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 4th August 2026. Read more

When did A3EXD have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A3EXD was on Wednesday 23rd July 2025 at 15:54. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A3EXD Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for A3EXD we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A3EXD Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for A3EXD we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has A3EXD done?

The odometer reading for A3EXD at the last MOT in July 2025 was 88,858 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,227 miles per year. Read more

How old is A3EXD?

The vehicle A3EXD was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Friday 4th July 2008. Read more

What colour is A3EXD?

The official colour of A3EXD is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does A3EXD have?

A3EXD has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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