VOLKSWAGEN POLO RJ57EKM has 22 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 113,540 miles 8 months ago on Wednesday 27th August 2025 at 13:56.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Friday 18th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

RJ57EKM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 2026113,540 MI
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 202418TH SEPTEMBER 2025107,787 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 2024107,745 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. MAJOR - Offside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 202318TH SEPTEMBER 2024100,811 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Wear In Off Side Inner Steering Rack Joint
  2. ADVISORY - Damage To Front Bumper
FAILED31ST AUGUST 2023100,525 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed Exhaust Not Connected (8.2.1.2 (d))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Rear Silencer Not Attached (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Silencer Insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Near Side Front Tyre Worn To Limits
  6. ADVISORY - Wear In Off Side Inner Steering Joint
  7. ADVISORY - Damage To Front Bumper
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20227TH SEPTEMBER 202387,334 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Driveshaft Gaiter Leaking Slightly
FAILED31ST AUGUST 202287,053 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Driveshaft Gaiter Leaking Slightly
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20214TH NOVEMBER 202281,041 MI
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 20204TH NOVEMBER 202176,750 MI
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 20194TH NOVEMBER 202073,158 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 20184TH NOVEMBER 201966,751 MI
FAILED1ST NOVEMBER 201866,751 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 195/55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 20174TH NOVEMBER 201859,993 MI
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 20164TH NOVEMBER 201752,816 MI
FAILED25TH OCTOBER 201652,816 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20154TH NOVEMBER 201645,942 MI
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 20149TH DECEMBER 201541,017 MI
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 20139TH DECEMBER 201432,493 MI
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 20129TH DECEMBER 201324,792 MI
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201227TH FEBRUARY 201318,736 MI
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20119TH DECEMBER 201218,318 MI
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 20109TH DECEMBER 201114,211 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

RJ57EKM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 77% | MOT Failure Rate: 23%

RJ57EKM MOT Comments

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RJ57EKM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 113,540 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,679 miles

RJ57EKM FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration RJ57EKM was manufactured on Wednesday 16th January 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 113,540 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,679 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means RJ57EKM has a 77% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 18 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 13 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 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 Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does RJ57EKM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 RJ57EKM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is RJ57EKM Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 RJ57EKM does have Tax. Read more

When does RJ57EKM Tax expire?

The current Tax for RJ57EKM will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 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 RJ57EKM MOT expire?

The current MOT for RJ57EKM will expire in 5 months on Friday 18th September 2026. Read more

When did RJ57EKM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for RJ57EKM was on Wednesday 27th August 2025 at 13:56. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has RJ57EKM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for RJ57EKM we can see 17 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 RJ57EKM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for RJ57EKM we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 77% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is RJ57EKM?

RJ57EKM is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has RJ57EKM done?

The odometer reading for RJ57EKM at the last MOT in August 2025 was 113,540 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 6,679 miles per year. Read more

How old is RJ57EKM?

The vehicle RJ57EKM was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 16th January 2008. Read more

What colour is RJ57EKM?

The official colour of RJ57EKM is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does RJ57EKM have?

RJ57EKM has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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