VOLKSWAGEN POLO YA08FOJ has 20 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 80,283 miles 11 months ago on Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 10:03.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Sunday 8th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

YA08FOJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 202680,283 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED15TH OCTOBER 202580,283 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20248TH NOVEMBER 202570,874 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED5TH NOVEMBER 202470,874 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 20238TH NOVEMBER 202462,646 MI
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 20228TH NOVEMBER 202359,406 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20218TH NOVEMBER 202255,306 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 20208TH NOVEMBER 202152,139 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED8TH MAY 20198TH NOVEMBER 202047,216 MI
FAILED8TH MAY 201947,216 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED21ST APRIL 20188TH MAY 201942,441 MI
FAILED21ST APRIL 201842,441 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Illuminating The Registration Plate 1 Of 2 (1.1.c.1e)
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp Is On.
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Forward One Of The Two. (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Front Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
  5. FAIL - Front Brakes Release Unevenly (3.7.b.4)
PASSED9TH MAY 20178TH MAY 201838,910 MI
FAILED9TH MAY 201738,909 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pad Warning Lamp On
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Excessive Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush (2.5.a.1c)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Excessive Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED23RD APRIL 20167TH MAY 201736,048 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED2ND MAY 20157TH MAY 201633,353 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Management Light On
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED5TH MAY 20147TH MAY 201530,948 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 - E/m/l Displayed On Instrument Cluster
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED8TH MAY 20137TH MAY 201425,255 MI
PASSED7TH JUNE 201230TH JUNE 201316,498 MI
PASSED2ND JUNE 201130TH JUNE 201211,987 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YA08FOJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

YA08FOJ MOT Comments

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YA08FOJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 80,283 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,723 miles

YA08FOJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration YA08FOJ was manufactured on Monday 30th 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 80,283 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,723 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 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 YA08FOJ has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 18 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does YA08FOJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 28th August 2026 YA08FOJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YA08FOJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 28th August 2026 YA08FOJ does have Tax. Read more

When does YA08FOJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for YA08FOJ will expire in 2 months on Sunday 1st November 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 YA08FOJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for YA08FOJ will expire in 2 months on Sunday 8th November 2026. Read more

When did YA08FOJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YA08FOJ was on Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 10:03. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YA08FOJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for YA08FOJ 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 YA08FOJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for YA08FOJ we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YA08FOJ?

YA08FOJ is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has YA08FOJ done?

The odometer reading for YA08FOJ at the last MOT in October 2025 was 80,283 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 4,723 miles per year. Read more

How old is YA08FOJ?

The vehicle YA08FOJ was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Monday 30th June 2008. Read more

What colour is YA08FOJ?

The official colour of YA08FOJ is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does YA08FOJ have?

YA08FOJ has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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