VOLKSWAGEN POLO SO08CSZ has 22 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 68,237 miles 8 months ago on Friday 19th September 2025 at 14:24.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Saturday 10th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 month on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

SO08CSZ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 202668,237 MI
FAILED19TH SEPTEMBER 202568,236 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Lower Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Inner Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 202410TH OCTOBER 202559,617 MI
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 202310TH OCTOBER 202455,471 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 202210TH OCTOBER 202353,768 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED7TH OCTOBER 202253,767 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 202110TH OCTOBER 202251,880 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear 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))
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 202010TH OCTOBER 202151,767 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Outer Wall & Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Outer Treads
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 202051,767 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Outer Wall & Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Outer Treads
PASSED11TH APRIL 201910TH OCTOBER 202051,658 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has Splits Around Outer Wall
PASSED26TH MARCH 201826TH MARCH 201948,491 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has Small Splits Around Outer Wall
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Is Rust Corroded
FAILED26TH MARCH 201848,491 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has Small Splits Around Outer Wall
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Is Rust Corroded
PASSED27TH MARCH 201726TH MARCH 201844,736 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Wear On Outer Edge
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Small Splits On Outer Wall
FAILED27TH MARCH 201744,736 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. PRS - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Wear On Outer Edge
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Small Splits On Outer Wall
PASSED21ST MARCH 201620TH MARCH 201739,706 MI
FAILED18TH MARCH 201639,705 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Outer Treads (4.1.e.1)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED3RD MARCH 20152ND MARCH 201634,782 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  4. USER ENTERED - O/sf & N/sr Tyres Are Both Worn On Outer Treads
FAILED2ND MARCH 201534,781 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Obligatory Mirror Missing (8.1.1)
  2. FAIL - Brake Servo Vacuum Pipe Split (3.6.c.1b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  7. USER ENTERED - O/sf & N/sr Tyres Are Both Worn On Outer Treads
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201427TH FEBRUARY 201530,232 MI
PASSED9TH MAY 20138TH MAY 201426,832 MI
PASSED3RD APRIL 20122ND APRIL 201324,067 MI
PASSED19TH MARCH 201118TH MARCH 201222,888 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SO08CSZ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

SO08CSZ MOT Comments

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SO08CSZ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 68,237 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,014 miles

SO08CSZ FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration SO08CSZ was manufactured on Tuesday 24th June 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 68,237 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,014 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 2011. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SO08CSZ has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 28 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 3 Major, 1 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 1 month on Wednesday 1st July 2026 .

Does SO08CSZ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 29th May 2026 SO08CSZ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SO08CSZ Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 29th May 2026 SO08CSZ does have Tax. Read more

When does SO08CSZ Tax expire?

The current Tax for SO08CSZ will expire in 1 month on Wednesday 1st July 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 SO08CSZ MOT expire?

The current MOT for SO08CSZ will expire in 4 months on Saturday 10th October 2026. Read more

When did SO08CSZ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SO08CSZ was on Friday 19th September 2025 at 14:24. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SO08CSZ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for SO08CSZ 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 SO08CSZ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for SO08CSZ we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SO08CSZ?

SO08CSZ is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has SO08CSZ done?

The odometer reading for SO08CSZ at the last MOT in September 2025 was 68,237 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 4,014 miles per year. Read more

How old is SO08CSZ?

The vehicle SO08CSZ was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 24th June 2008. Read more

What colour is SO08CSZ?

The official colour of SO08CSZ is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does SO08CSZ have?

SO08CSZ has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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