VOLKSWAGEN POLO SO08CTZ has 21 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 113,378 miles 3 weeks ago on Tuesday 16th June 2026 at 11:27.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Friday 25th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

SO08CTZ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH JUNE 2027113,378 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED16TH JUNE 2026113,378 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED9TH JUNE 202525TH JUNE 2026109,032 MI
FAILED9TH JUNE 2025109,032 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED19TH JUNE 202425TH JUNE 2025105,131 MI
FAILED19TH JUNE 2024105,130 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle 47% On Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Effort Inadequate At A Wheel Lower Effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED19TH JUNE 202325TH JUNE 2024100,898 MI
PASSED21ST JUNE 202225TH JUNE 202399,874 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED21ST JUNE 202299,874 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Missing Inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED18TH JUNE 202125TH JUNE 202290,116 MI
FAILED17TH JUNE 202190,116 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Effort Inadequate At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side Low Effort (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED26TH JUNE 202025TH JUNE 202181,596 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH JUNE 201924TH DECEMBER 202074,362 MI
PASSED15TH JUNE 201824TH JUNE 201967,386 MI
PASSED14TH JUNE 201724TH JUNE 201859,929 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front Inner Faces (3.5.1i)
PASSED13TH JUNE 201624TH JUNE 201750,418 MI
PASSED8TH JUNE 201524TH JUNE 201642,527 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Unable To Properly Assess Nearside Rear Seatbelt Due To Child Seat Being Fitted.
PASSED19TH JUNE 201424TH JUNE 201536,234 MI
PASSED20TH JUNE 201324TH JUNE 201428,358 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Cracking
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Under Tray Broken And Hanging Down
  3. USER ENTERED - Drivers Mirror Indicater Lens Cracked
PASSED19TH JUNE 201224TH JUNE 201319,915 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Just Starting To Crack
PASSED16TH JUNE 201124TH JUNE 201213,623 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SO08CTZ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

SO08CTZ MOT Comments

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SO08CTZ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 113,378 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,299 miles

SO08CTZ FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration SO08CTZ was manufactured on Tuesday 24th June 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 113,378 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,299 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 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SO08CTZ has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 8 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 14 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 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does SO08CTZ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 4th July 2026 SO08CTZ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SO08CTZ Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 4th July 2026 SO08CTZ does have Tax. Read more

When does SO08CTZ Tax expire?

The current Tax for SO08CTZ will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 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 SO08CTZ MOT expire?

The current MOT for SO08CTZ will expire in 12 months on Friday 25th June 2027. Read more

When did SO08CTZ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SO08CTZ was on Tuesday 16th June 2026 at 11:27. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SO08CTZ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for SO08CTZ 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 SO08CTZ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for SO08CTZ we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SO08CTZ?

SO08CTZ is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has SO08CTZ done?

The odometer reading for SO08CTZ at the last MOT in June 2026 was 113,378 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 6,299 miles per year. Read more

How old is SO08CTZ?

The vehicle SO08CTZ 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 SO08CTZ?

The official colour of SO08CTZ is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does SO08CTZ have?

SO08CTZ has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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