VOLKSWAGEN POLO MJ58HBY has 25 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 136,656 miles 3 weeks ago on Friday 17th April 2026 at 14:59.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Friday 16th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

MJ58HBY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH APRIL 2027136,656 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - No Reverse Lights
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shocker Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
FAILED14TH APRIL 2026136,651 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - No Reverse Lights
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak Co2 High (8.2.1.1 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shocker Corroded
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Front Headlamp Aim Too Low Both (4.1.2 (a))
FAILED23RD MARCH 2026136,638 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  3. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  4. MINOR - Driver's View To The Front Outside The Swept Area Of The Windscreen Wipers Restricted By An Obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - No Reverse Lights
  8. MAJOR - Front Headlamp Aim Too Low Both (4.1.2 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. MAJOR - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Both Front D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shocker Corroded
  15. MAJOR - Offside Rear Other Passenger Door Does Not Latch Securely Closed (6.2.3 (a))
  16. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH MARCH 202518TH MARCH 2026134,542 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAILED5TH MARCH 2025134,539 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Other Passenger Door Does Not Latch Securely Closed (6.2.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Jets Misaligned And Not Providing Sufficient Fluid To The Windscreen (3.5 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED1ST MARCH 202428TH FEBRUARY 2025132,573 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Components Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Slightly Loose Held By Cable Ties
  6. ADVISORY - Full Under Tray Fitted
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Shocker's Corroded
  8. ADVISORY - Reverse Lights Not Working
  9. ADVISORY - Full Under Tray Fitted
FAILED19TH FEBRUARY 2024132,569 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play And Noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  10. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed Exhaust Tip Blocking Hole Of Exhaust To Insert Emissions Tester (8.2.1.2 (d))
  11. ADVISORY - Suspension Components Corroded
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Slightly Loose Held By Cable Ties
  14. ADVISORY - Full Under Tray Fitted
  15. ADVISORY - Rear Shocker's Corroded
  16. ADVISORY - Reverse Lights Not Working
  17. ADVISORY - Full Under Tray Fitted
  18. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202316TH FEBRUARY 2024130,400 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - No Reverse Lights
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Shockers Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Full Under Tray Fitted
FAILED7TH FEBRUARY 2023130,391 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - No Reverse Lights
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  5. MAJOR - Front Inner Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Shockers Corroded
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded And Seriously Weakened Top Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded And Seriously Weakened Top Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Full Under Tray Fitted
  14. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 20227TH FEBRUARY 2023127,853 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Full Under Tray Fitted
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED1ST FEBRUARY 2022127,844 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  7. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Full Under Tray Fitted
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 202131ST JANUARY 2022124,588 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Components Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Covers Fitted
  6. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Only Just Met Requirements
PASSED30TH JANUARY 202031ST JANUARY 2021119,855 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Hand Brake Has Little Or No Reserve Travel
  2. ADVISORY - Full Under Tray Fitted
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 201931ST JANUARY 2020115,015 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Handbrake Has Little Travel
FAILED31ST JANUARY 2019115,010 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Pad(s) Worn Down To Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Handbrake Has Little Travel
PASSED31ST JANUARY 201830TH JANUARY 2019104,746 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED30TH JANUARY 2018104,709 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 201620TH NOVEMBER 201778,871 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - O/s Mirror Loose/damaged
  2. ADVISORY - O/s/r Tyre 3mm 195/55 15
  3. ADVISORY - O/s/r Brake Slightly Binding
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 201678,870 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - O/s Mirror Loose/damaged
  3. ADVISORY - O/s/r Tyre 3mm 195/55 15
  4. ADVISORY - O/s/r Brake Slightly Binding
  5. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201520TH NOVEMBER 201665,475 MI
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 201420TH NOVEMBER 201556,985 MI
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 201320TH NOVEMBER 201449,899 MI
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 201217TH NOVEMBER 201345,377 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Cracked On Tread
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201117TH NOVEMBER 201235,833 MI
FAILED28TH OCTOBER 201135,833 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Tyre On Legal Limit Of 1.6mm
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

MJ58HBY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 60% | MOT Failure Rate: 40%

MJ58HBY MOT Comments

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MJ58HBY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 136,656 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,592 miles

MJ58HBY FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration MJ58HBY was manufactured on Monday 17th November 2008 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 136,656 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,592 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means MJ58HBY has a 60% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 84 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 46 Major, 1 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does MJ58HBY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 MJ58HBY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is MJ58HBY Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 MJ58HBY does have Tax. Read more

When does MJ58HBY Tax expire?

The current Tax for MJ58HBY will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 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 MJ58HBY MOT expire?

The current MOT for MJ58HBY will expire in 11 months on Friday 16th April 2027. Read more

When did MJ58HBY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for MJ58HBY was on Friday 17th April 2026 at 14:59. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has MJ58HBY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for MJ58HBY 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 MJ58HBY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for MJ58HBY we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 60% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is MJ58HBY?

MJ58HBY is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has MJ58HBY done?

The odometer reading for MJ58HBY at the last MOT in April 2026 was 136,656 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 7,592 miles per year. Read more

How old is MJ58HBY?

The vehicle MJ58HBY was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Monday 17th November 2008. Read more

What colour is MJ58HBY?

The official colour of MJ58HBY is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does MJ58HBY have?

MJ58HBY has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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