VOLKSWAGEN POLO WF08BYM has 24 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 86,384 miles 1 week ago on Thursday 9th April 2026 at 08:52.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 13th April 2027.

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

WF08BYM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH APRIL 202786,384 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Bush. Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Bush. Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Heat Shield Not Fully Secure
PASSED14TH APRIL 202513TH APRIL 202685,064 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn "both Front Arm Bushes" (rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED14TH APRIL 202585,055 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn "both Front Arm Bushes" (rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED27TH MARCH 20246TH APRIL 202580,971 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Fog Light Broken
  2. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Side Repeater With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush Cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED27TH MARCH 202480,971 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid Empty Of Fluid (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Fog Light Broken
  3. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Side Repeater With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush Cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED21ST MARCH 20236TH APRIL 202475,386 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Corroded And Outer Skin Damaged
FAILED21ST MARCH 202375,386 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Corroded And Outer Skin Damaged
PASSED24TH MARCH 20226TH APRIL 202369,411 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Silencer Outer Skin Holed.
FAILED21ST MARCH 202269,411 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Other Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle Or From Inside. (6.2.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Silencer Outer Skin Holed.
PASSED6TH APRIL 20216TH APRIL 202265,705 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Silencer Outer Skin Holed.
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Fuel Hose Damp,no Visble Leak.
PASSED23RD MARCH 20206TH APRIL 202162,946 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Central Rear Upper Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Silencer Box Outer Skin Poor,
  3. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both D Bushes Worn, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH APRIL 20196TH APRIL 202056,575 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.00mm Bald On Inside. (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED27TH MARCH 20186TH APRIL 201952,005 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Upper Stop Lamp Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Low On Edges, (4.1.e.1)
FAILED27TH MARCH 201852,005 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Central Rear Upper Stop Lamp Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.2.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Low On Edges, (4.1.e.1)
PASSED7TH APRIL 20176TH APRIL 201845,583 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Cambelt History,
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Perishing,crackrd,no Cords Visible.
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 2.00mm Strongly Advise, (4.1.e.1)
FAILED5TH APRIL 201745,549 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Cambelt History,
  2. FAIL - Central Rear Upper Stop Lamp Has Less Than 50% Of The Light Sources Illuminating (1.2.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Perishing,crackrd,no Cords Visible.
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush,very Poor Condition, (2.4.g.2)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush Poor Condition, (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 2.00mm Strongly Advise, (4.1.e.1)
PASSED4TH APRIL 20163RD APRIL 201739,001 MI
PASSED5TH MARCH 201511TH MARCH 201632,757 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
FAILED5TH MARCH 201532,757 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
PASSED10TH MARCH 201411TH MARCH 201526,310 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Side Repeater Damaged, But Still Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.4.a.2e)
  4. ADVISORY - Centre Rear Stop Lamp Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.2.1b)
  5. USER ENTERED - Brake Pad Warning Light On Dash At Time Of Test.
PASSED8TH MARCH 201311TH MARCH 201421,232 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED1ST MARCH 201211TH MARCH 201316,796 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Stop Lamp Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.2.1b)
FAILED1ST MARCH 201216,796 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. ADVISORY - Stop Lamp Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.2.1b)
PASSED2ND MARCH 201111TH MARCH 201212,094 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - 1 Bulb N/w In High Level Brake Light
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WF08BYM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

WF08BYM MOT Comments

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WF08BYM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 86,384 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,799 miles

WF08BYM FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration WF08BYM was manufactured on Tuesday 11th March 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 86,384 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,799 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WF08BYM has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 64 Advisories, 7 PRS Notices, 10 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 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 April 2027 .

Does WF08BYM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 WF08BYM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WF08BYM Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 WF08BYM does have Tax. Read more

When does WF08BYM Tax expire?

The current Tax for WF08BYM will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 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 WF08BYM MOT expire?

The current MOT for WF08BYM will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 13th April 2027. Read more

When did WF08BYM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WF08BYM was on Thursday 9th April 2026 at 08:52. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WF08BYM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for WF08BYM 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 WF08BYM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for WF08BYM we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WF08BYM?

WF08BYM is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has WF08BYM done?

The odometer reading for WF08BYM at the last MOT in April 2026 was 86,384 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 4,799 miles per year. Read more

How old is WF08BYM?

The vehicle WF08BYM was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 11th March 2008. Read more

What colour is WF08BYM?

The official colour of WF08BYM is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does WF08BYM have?

WF08BYM has a 1.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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