VOLKSWAGEN POLO GF08YCS 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 87,121 miles 4 months ago on Tuesday 12th May 2026 at 10:52.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

GF08YCS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED1ST JUNE 202787,121 MI
FAILED11TH MAY 202687,111 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Smooth On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Lagging In Operation (1.2.1 (d))
PASSED2ND JUNE 20251ST JUNE 202684,173 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED19TH APRIL 202584,162 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Direction Indicator Not Working Wing Mirror Indicator, Damaged Lens And Not Functional (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Front Upper Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Pressure Switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Rear Box Outer Skin Corroded
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  15. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH APRIL 202413TH APRIL 202580,503 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded/deteriorated
  5. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Hand Brake Has No Reserve Travel
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED13TH APRIL 202313TH APRIL 202476,481 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded/deteriorated
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED12TH APRIL 202376,481 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Sleeve /clamp Deteriorated
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded/deteriorated
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED13TH APRIL 202213TH APRIL 202373,915 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED14TH APRIL 202113TH APRIL 202270,985 MI
PASSED27TH MAY 20205TH JUNE 202163,200 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Outer Edge Of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED26TH MAY 202063,199 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Outer Edge Of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED15TH MAY 20195TH JUNE 202058,909 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED21ST MAY 20185TH JUNE 201958,213 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED21ST MAY 201858,213 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Obligatory Mirror Missing (3.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED17TH MAY 20175TH JUNE 201857,285 MI
PASSED23RD MAY 20165TH JUNE 201756,313 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - O/s/r Tyre Perished Due To Age
PASSED2ND JUNE 20155TH JUNE 201651,950 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Sump Corroded
FAILED1ST JUNE 201551,949 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Front Tyre
  7. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  8. USER ENTERED - Oil Sump Corroded
PASSED30TH MAY 20145TH JUNE 201548,434 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)
PASSED6TH JUNE 20135TH JUNE 201447,102 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED5TH JUNE 201347,100 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Body Has A Sharp Edge Caused By Damage (6.1.c.1)
  4. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Obscured (6.3.1d)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  9. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED9TH MAY 201223RD MAY 201338,788 MI
PASSED16TH MAY 201123RD MAY 201229,689 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GF08YCS Passed/Failed

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

GF08YCS MOT Comments

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GF08YCS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 87,121 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,840 miles

GF08YCS FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration GF08YCS was manufactured on Friday 23rd May 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 87,121 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,840 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 GF08YCS has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 47 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 14 Major, 2 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does GF08YCS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 20th September 2026 GF08YCS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GF08YCS Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 20th September 2026 GF08YCS does have Tax. Read more

When does GF08YCS Tax expire?

The current Tax for GF08YCS will expire in 10 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 GF08YCS MOT expire?

The current MOT for GF08YCS will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. Read more

When did GF08YCS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GF08YCS was on Tuesday 12th May 2026 at 10:52. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GF08YCS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for GF08YCS 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 GF08YCS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for GF08YCS 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 GF08YCS?

GF08YCS is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has GF08YCS done?

The odometer reading for GF08YCS at the last MOT in May 2026 was 87,121 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 4,840 miles per year. Read more

How old is GF08YCS?

The vehicle GF08YCS was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Friday 23rd May 2008. Read more

What colour is GF08YCS?

The official colour of GF08YCS is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does GF08YCS have?

GF08YCS has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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