VOLKSWAGEN POLO A8ASM has 22 MOTs

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This 2010 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2013

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 136,465 miles 1 month ago on Saturday 18th April 2026 at 13:39.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Saturday 17th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

A8ASM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH APRIL 2027136,465 MI
FAILED16TH APRIL 2026136,450 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Pedal Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Bumper Damaged And Likely To Cause Injury When Grazed Or Contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Oil Leak On Steering Rack O/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND MARCH 202521ST MARCH 2026128,360 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED22ND MARCH 2025128,360 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. PRS - Offside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED13TH JANUARY 202412TH JANUARY 2025125,201 MI
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20221ST DECEMBER 2023120,138 MI
FAILED1ST DECEMBER 2022120,138 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Central Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 202111TH NOVEMBER 2022115,593 MI
FAILED8TH NOVEMBER 2021115,593 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20206TH NOVEMBER 2021110,027 MI
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20196TH NOVEMBER 2020105,121 MI
FAILED4TH NOVEMBER 2019105,121 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20186TH NOVEMBER 201996,335 MI
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20179TH OCTOBER 201887,180 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED10TH OCTOBER 201787,180 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 20165TH OCTOBER 201775,596 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 201675,596 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 20155TH OCTOBER 201666,337 MI
FAILED25TH SEPTEMBER 201566,284 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both (4.1.e.1)
  5. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  6. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 20145TH OCTOBER 201557,170 MI
FAILED6TH OCTOBER 201457,169 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Rear Brakes Release Unevenly (3.7.b.4)
  2. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  3. USER ENTERED - Brake Hose Clamp Fitted To Nearside Rear Brake Hose
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201315TH SEPTEMBER 201445,852 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A8ASM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 59% | MOT Failure Rate: 41%

A8ASM MOT Comments

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A8ASM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 136,465 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,529 miles

A8ASM FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration A8ASM was manufactured on Wednesday 15th September 2010 so it is currently 16 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 136,465 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,529 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2013. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A8ASM has a 59% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 11 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 19 Major, 2 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does A8ASM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 A8ASM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A8ASM Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 A8ASM does have Tax. Read more

When does A8ASM Tax expire?

The current Tax for A8ASM will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. 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 A8ASM MOT expire?

The current MOT for A8ASM will expire in 11 months on Saturday 17th April 2027. Read more

When did A8ASM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A8ASM was on Saturday 18th April 2026 at 13:39. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A8ASM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for A8ASM we can see 13 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 A8ASM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for A8ASM we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 59% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has A8ASM done?

The odometer reading for A8ASM at the last MOT in April 2026 was 136,465 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 8,529 miles per year. Read more

How old is A8ASM?

The vehicle A8ASM was manufactured in 2010 so it is currently 16 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 15th September 2010. Read more

What colour is A8ASM?

The official colour of A8ASM is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does A8ASM have?

A8ASM has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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