VOLKSWAGEN POLO AB08VZJ has 18 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 83,252 miles 7 months ago on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 14:08.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Sunday 31st January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

AB08VZJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED31ST JANUARY 202783,252 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED26TH JANUARY 202683,251 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour White (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Slightly White (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED15TH JANUARY 202531ST JANUARY 202681,456 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Console Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH JANUARY 202431ST JANUARY 202579,609 MI
PASSED17TH JANUARY 202331ST JANUARY 202477,951 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED11TH JANUARY 202231ST JANUARY 202376,725 MI
PASSED18TH JANUARY 202131ST JANUARY 202274,162 MI
PASSED27TH JANUARY 202031ST JANUARY 202172,198 MI
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 201931ST JANUARY 202069,355 MI
PASSED17TH JANUARY 201825TH JANUARY 201966,426 MI
PASSED26TH JANUARY 201725TH JANUARY 201860,754 MI
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 20158TH FEBRUARY 201647,286 MI
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 201421ST NOVEMBER 201545,868 MI
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 201445,868 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Lower Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  9. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Lipped
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 201321ST NOVEMBER 201439,917 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)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 201221ST NOVEMBER 201333,030 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 201121ST NOVEMBER 201226,575 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)
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 201021ST NOVEMBER 201120,909 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AB08VZJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 89% | MOT Failure Rate: 11%

AB08VZJ MOT Comments

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AB08VZJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 83,252 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,625 miles

AB08VZJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration AB08VZJ was manufactured on Friday 30th May 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 83,252 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,625 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 2 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AB08VZJ has a 89% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 19 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 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 Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does AB08VZJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 9th September 2026 AB08VZJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AB08VZJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 9th September 2026 AB08VZJ does have Tax. Read more

When does AB08VZJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for AB08VZJ will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 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 AB08VZJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for AB08VZJ will expire in 5 months on Sunday 31st January 2027. Read more

When did AB08VZJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AB08VZJ was on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 14:08. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AB08VZJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for AB08VZJ we can see 16 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 AB08VZJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for AB08VZJ we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 89% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AB08VZJ?

AB08VZJ is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has AB08VZJ done?

The odometer reading for AB08VZJ at the last MOT in January 2026 was 83,252 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 4,625 miles per year. Read more

How old is AB08VZJ?

The vehicle AB08VZJ was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Friday 30th May 2008. Read more

What colour is AB08VZJ?

The official colour of AB08VZJ is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does AB08VZJ have?

AB08VZJ has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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