VOLKSWAGEN POLO SO08GMZ has 18 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 101,307 miles 8 months ago on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 15:32.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Wednesday 3rd February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

SO08GMZ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 2027101,307 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tail Light Lens Damaged
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Water Inside Tail Light
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Loose
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Loose
  8. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  9. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 202419TH NOVEMBER 202587,504 MI
PASSED18TH AUGUST 202316TH SEPTEMBER 202486,471 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED18TH AUGUST 202386,471 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. PRS - Brake Lever Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  5. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 202216TH SEPTEMBER 202380,266 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH JANUARY 202221ST JANUARY 202374,051 MI
PASSED13TH JANUARY 202121ST JANUARY 202261,840 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD DECEMBER 201921ST JANUARY 202151,899 MI
PASSED22ND JANUARY 201921ST JANUARY 202049,965 MI
FAILED17TH JANUARY 201949,962 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Central Front Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Central Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Center, System Joint / Joiner (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED25TH JULY 201825TH JULY 201949,088 MI
PASSED20TH JULY 201725TH JULY 201845,663 MI
PASSED25TH JULY 201625TH JULY 201743,343 MI
PASSED23RD JULY 201525TH JULY 201641,149 MI
PASSED23RD JULY 201425TH JULY 201537,144 MI
PASSED26TH JULY 201325TH JULY 201433,682 MI
PASSED17TH JULY 201224TH JULY 201331,493 MI
PASSED25TH JULY 201124TH JULY 201227,541 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SO08GMZ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 89% | MOT Failure Rate: 11%

SO08GMZ MOT Comments

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SO08GMZ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 101,307 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,628 miles

SO08GMZ FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration SO08GMZ was manufactured on Thursday 24th July 2008 so it is currently 18 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 101,307 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,628 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 2 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SO08GMZ has a 89% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 24 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 3 Major, 0 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 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does SO08GMZ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 9th October 2026 SO08GMZ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SO08GMZ Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 9th October 2026 SO08GMZ does have Tax. Read more

When does SO08GMZ Tax expire?

The current Tax for SO08GMZ will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 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 SO08GMZ MOT expire?

The current MOT for SO08GMZ will expire in 4 months on Wednesday 3rd February 2027. Read more

When did SO08GMZ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SO08GMZ was on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 15:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SO08GMZ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for SO08GMZ 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 SO08GMZ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for SO08GMZ we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 89% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SO08GMZ?

SO08GMZ is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has SO08GMZ done?

The odometer reading for SO08GMZ at the last MOT in February 2026 was 101,307 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 5,628 miles per year. Read more

How old is SO08GMZ?

The vehicle SO08GMZ was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 24th July 2008. Read more

What colour is SO08GMZ?

The official colour of SO08GMZ is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does SO08GMZ have?

SO08GMZ has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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