VOLKSWAGEN POLO BT08KGK has 19 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 80,213 miles 1 month ago on Friday 17th April 2026 at 08:52.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Friday 23rd April 2027.

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

BT08KGK MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD APRIL 202780,213 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED15TH APRIL 202680,213 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Front Bumper Insecure Both Sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED24TH APRIL 202523RD APRIL 202676,949 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED23RD APRIL 202576,949 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 202318TH OCTOBER 202475,446 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 202375,446 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Bolt Missing From Ball Joint But Still Secure
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Unable To Be Tested Both (4.1.2 (b))
  9. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 202228TH NOVEMBER 202372,581 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Turbo Pipe Fowling On On Driveshaft
  2. ADVISORY - Handbrake Lever No Reserve
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 202128TH NOVEMBER 202268,536 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Abs Wiring Insecure
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 202028TH NOVEMBER 202167,582 MI
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 201928TH NOVEMBER 202066,055 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 201828TH NOVEMBER 201963,373 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 201728TH NOVEMBER 201860,569 MI
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 201628TH NOVEMBER 201757,979 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 201528TH NOVEMBER 201655,332 MI
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 201428TH NOVEMBER 201552,735 MI
PASSED4TH JUNE 20133RD JUNE 201445,270 MI
FAILED3RD JUNE 201345,270 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED24TH MAY 201223RD MAY 201325,645 MI
PASSED23RD MARCH 201122ND MARCH 201212,956 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BT08KGK Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

BT08KGK MOT Comments

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BT08KGK Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 80,213 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,456 miles

BT08KGK FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration BT08KGK was manufactured on Friday 30th May 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 80,213 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,456 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BT08KGK has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 25 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 10 Minor, 12 Major, 2 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 Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does BT08KGK have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 31st May 2026 BT08KGK does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BT08KGK Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 31st May 2026 BT08KGK does have Tax. Read more

When does BT08KGK Tax expire?

The current Tax for BT08KGK 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 BT08KGK MOT expire?

The current MOT for BT08KGK will expire in 11 months on Friday 23rd April 2027. Read more

When did BT08KGK have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BT08KGK was on Friday 17th April 2026 at 08:52. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BT08KGK Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for BT08KGK 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 BT08KGK Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for BT08KGK we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BT08KGK?

BT08KGK is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has BT08KGK done?

The odometer reading for BT08KGK at the last MOT in April 2026 was 80,213 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 4,456 miles per year. Read more

How old is BT08KGK?

The vehicle BT08KGK 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 BT08KGK?

The official colour of BT08KGK is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does BT08KGK have?

BT08KGK has a 1.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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