VOLKSWAGEN POLO AC08YLM has 23 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 113,833 miles 10 months ago on Wednesday 30th July 2025 at 14:32.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Thursday 30th July 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Saturday 1st August 2026.

AC08YLM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH JULY 2026113,833 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED29TH JULY 2025113,833 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Other Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST JULY 202430TH JULY 2025112,853 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED31ST JULY 2024112,853 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 202318TH JANUARY 2025104,318 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Side Repeater With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning Mirror Led Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Suspension Surface Corroded
  11. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED19TH JANUARY 202318TH JANUARY 202493,482 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Are Perished
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. Handbrake Travel High (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Lipped
  6. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Suspension Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Drop Link Dust Cover Deteriorated
PASSED4TH JANUARY 202216TH JANUARY 202382,125 MI
FAILED4TH JANUARY 202282,125 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Requires Complete System And Lambda Sensor (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 195/55r15 85v Budget (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED14TH JANUARY 202116TH JANUARY 202276,285 MI
PASSED14TH JANUARY 202016TH JANUARY 202170,777 MI
FAILED13TH JANUARY 202070,777 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  2. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201916TH JANUARY 202062,470 MI
FAILED15TH JANUARY 201962,470 MI
 
  1. PRS - Driver's View Of The Road Through The Swept Area Of The Windscreen Materially Affected By An Obstruction Sat Nav Mount. (3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED16TH JANUARY 201816TH JANUARY 201956,375 MI
PASSED17TH JANUARY 201716TH JANUARY 201851,855 MI
FAILED17TH JANUARY 201751,855 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Edge (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Edge (4.1.e.1)
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 201622ND FEBRUARY 201745,837 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Flexi (7.1.2)
FAILED11TH FEBRUARY 201645,837 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area In Excess Of A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Track Control Arm Inner Bush (2.5.b.2b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Track Control Arm Inner Bush (2.5.b.2b)
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Flexi (7.1.2)
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 201522ND FEBRUARY 201641,388 MI
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 201422ND FEBRUARY 201536,925 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Tyres Worn Low
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 201322ND FEBRUARY 201430,338 MI
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 201222ND FEBRUARY 201323,882 MI
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 201122ND FEBRUARY 201217,376 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AC08YLM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

AC08YLM MOT Comments

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AC08YLM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 113,833 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,696 miles

AC08YLM FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration AC08YLM was manufactured on Friday 25th April 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 113,833 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,696 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AC08YLM has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 32 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 7 Major, 1 Dangerous and 4 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 Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does AC08YLM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 15th May 2026 AC08YLM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AC08YLM Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 15th May 2026 AC08YLM does have Tax. Read more

When does AC08YLM Tax expire?

The current Tax for AC08YLM will expire in 3 months on Saturday 1st August 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 AC08YLM MOT expire?

The current MOT for AC08YLM will expire in 3 months on Thursday 30th July 2026. Read more

When did AC08YLM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AC08YLM was on Wednesday 30th July 2025 at 14:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AC08YLM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for AC08YLM 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 AC08YLM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for AC08YLM we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AC08YLM?

AC08YLM is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has AC08YLM done?

The odometer reading for AC08YLM at the last MOT in July 2025 was 113,833 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 6,696 miles per year. Read more

How old is AC08YLM?

The vehicle AC08YLM was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Friday 25th April 2008. Read more

What colour is AC08YLM?

The official colour of AC08YLM is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does AC08YLM have?

AC08YLM has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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