VOLKSWAGEN POLO YT08RWU has 19 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 49,788 miles 2 weeks ago on Monday 5th October 2026 at 15:27.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Sunday 24th October 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

YT08RWU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 202749,788 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Rusty
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Brake Backing Plates Rusty
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Rusty
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Worn 2-3 Mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 202649,783 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Rusty
  4. ADVISORY - Both Front Brake Backing Plates Rusty
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Rusty
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Worn 2-3 Mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 202524TH OCTOBER 202649,097 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Rusty
  3. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Worn To 3mm
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 202424TH OCTOBER 202548,068 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Rusty
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 202324TH OCTOBER 202447,211 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose Rusty Silencer Skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED13TH OCTOBER 202347,206 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose Rusty Silencer Skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 202224TH OCTOBER 202345,974 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Rusty
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Out Of Shape
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 202124TH OCTOBER 202245,087 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Rusty
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 202024TH OCTOBER 202144,181 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Rusted
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 202044,172 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Rusted
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH APRIL 201924TH OCTOBER 202041,994 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Out Of Shape
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Rusty
PASSED13TH APRIL 201824TH APRIL 201941,198 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Rusty
PASSED31ST MARCH 201724TH APRIL 201839,416 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded/cracking
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Slightly Stepping
PASSED6TH APRIL 201624TH APRIL 201737,094 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded/cracked
PASSED21ST APRIL 201524TH APRIL 201633,193 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Disc Inner Face Outer Edges Slightly Corroded
PASSED8TH APRIL 201424TH APRIL 201527,594 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Wipers Slightly Smearing Screen
PASSED12TH APRIL 201324TH APRIL 201424,328 MI
PASSED11TH APRIL 201224TH APRIL 201319,884 MI
PASSED12TH APRIL 201124TH APRIL 201216,472 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YT08RWU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 84% | MOT Failure Rate: 16%

YT08RWU MOT Comments

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YT08RWU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 49,788 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,766 miles

YT08RWU FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration YT08RWU was manufactured on Thursday 24th April 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 49,788 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 2,766 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YT08RWU has a 84% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 55 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 1 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 9 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does YT08RWU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 16th October 2026 YT08RWU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YT08RWU Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 16th October 2026 YT08RWU does have Tax. Read more

When does YT08RWU Tax expire?

The current Tax for YT08RWU will expire in 9 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 YT08RWU MOT expire?

The current MOT for YT08RWU will expire in 1 year on Sunday 24th October 2027. Read more

When did YT08RWU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YT08RWU was on Monday 5th October 2026 at 15:27. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YT08RWU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for YT08RWU 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 YT08RWU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for YT08RWU we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 84% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YT08RWU?

YT08RWU is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has YT08RWU done?

The odometer reading for YT08RWU at the last MOT in October 2026 was 49,788 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 2,766 miles per year. Read more

How old is YT08RWU?

The vehicle YT08RWU was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 24th April 2008. Read more

What colour is YT08RWU?

The official colour of YT08RWU is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does YT08RWU have?

YT08RWU has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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