VOLKSWAGEN POLO GV08SFJ has 21 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 89,315 miles 11 months ago on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 at 14:43.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Friday 5th June 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

GV08SFJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED5TH JUNE 202689,315 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Could Be From Sump Plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED3RD JUNE 202589,314 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Could Be From Sump Plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH JUNE 20245TH JUNE 202572,773 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED29TH MAY 202472,713 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Coil Spring Mounting Damaged And Seriously Weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Rod Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH JUNE 202228TH JUNE 202370,356 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged
  2. MINOR - Side Repeater With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Auxiliary Drive Belt In Poor Condition
PASSED25TH JUNE 202124TH JUNE 202266,596 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged
PASSED9TH JUNE 20208TH JUNE 202163,025 MI
PASSED20TH MAY 20195TH DECEMBER 202060,102 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED14TH MAY 20185TH JUNE 201956,111 MI
FAILED14TH MAY 201856,111 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Foreign Object Lodged In Sidewall
PASSED1ST JUNE 20175TH JUNE 201844,812 MI
FAILED1ST JUNE 201744,812 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED19TH MAY 20165TH JUNE 201735,831 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 - Nearside Front Tyre Deteriorated
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Deteriorated
PASSED7TH MAY 20155TH JUNE 201628,318 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED7TH MAY 201528,318 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Seat Belt Retracting Mechanism Defective (5.2.5b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Not Tested (1.8.a.1c)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. USER ENTERED - Passenger Rear Tyre Underinflated
PASSED6TH JUNE 20145TH JUNE 201522,154 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Near Side Door Mirror Cracked
FAILED6TH JUNE 201422,154 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Near Side Door Mirror Cracked
PASSED6TH JUNE 20135TH JUNE 201413,876 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Console Bushes Perished & Seperating
PASSED22ND MAY 201231ST MAY 20139,480 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slow To Retract
PASSED1ST JUNE 201131ST MAY 20126,632 MI
FAILED31ST MAY 20116,632 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Wheel Cylinder Leaking (3.6.a.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GV08SFJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

GV08SFJ MOT Comments

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GV08SFJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 89,315 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,254 miles

GV08SFJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration GV08SFJ was manufactured on Wednesday 28th May 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 89,315 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,254 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 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 GV08SFJ has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 17 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 9 Major, 0 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does GV08SFJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 GV08SFJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GV08SFJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 GV08SFJ does have Tax. Read more

When does GV08SFJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for GV08SFJ will expire in 7 months on Sunday 1st November 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 GV08SFJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for GV08SFJ will expire in 2 months on Friday 5th June 2026. Read more

When did GV08SFJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GV08SFJ was on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 at 14:43. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GV08SFJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for GV08SFJ we can see 14 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 GV08SFJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for GV08SFJ we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GV08SFJ?

GV08SFJ is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has GV08SFJ done?

The odometer reading for GV08SFJ at the last MOT in June 2025 was 89,315 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 5,254 miles per year. Read more

How old is GV08SFJ?

The vehicle GV08SFJ was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 28th May 2008. Read more

What colour is GV08SFJ?

The official colour of GV08SFJ is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does GV08SFJ have?

GV08SFJ has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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