# MA08VGJ — VOLKSWAGEN POLO MOT History & Vehicle Check MA08VGJ is a Black VOLKSWAGEN POLO, Petrol (1198cc), first registered 2008-04-16. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for MA08VGJ — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | MA08VGJ | | Make | VOLKSWAGEN | | Model | POLO | | Colour | Black | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1198cc | | First registered | 2008-04-16 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2025-02-07 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 22 - Passes: 13 - Fails: 9 - Pass rate: 59.09% - Total defects recorded: 67 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2025-03-20 17:44:47 | FAILED | 154,485 MI | — | | 2024-01-29 17:16:33 | PASSED | 143,573 MI | 2025-02-07 00:00:00 | | 2024-01-26 14:50:56 | FAILED | 143,450 MI | — | | 2023-02-03 16:29:54 | PASSED | 129,491 MI | 2024-02-07 00:00:00 | | 2023-01-19 13:43:56 | FAILED | 129,124 MI | — | | 2022-02-08 09:27:23 | PASSED | 126,633 MI | 2023-02-07 00:00:00 | | 2020-09-05 14:19:46 | PASSED | 126,168 MI | 2021-09-05 00:00:00 | | 2019-09-06 10:51:52 | PASSED | 116,745 MI | 2020-09-05 00:00:00 | | 2018-08-29 16:18:24 | PASSED | 107,789 MI | 2019-08-31 00:00:00 | | 2018-08-29 09:58:22 | FAILED | 107,788 MI | — | | 2017-09-01 13:58:23 | PASSED | 99,543 MI | 2018-08-31 00:00:00 | | 2017-09-01 08:02:38 | FAILED | 99,543 MI | — | | 2016-08-24 10:38:36 | PASSED | 91,411 MI | 2017-08-23 00:00:00 | | 2016-08-24 08:36:16 | FAILED | 91,409 MI | — | | 2015-07-22 16:54:06 | PASSED | 81,714 MI | 2016-07-21 00:00:00 | | 2015-07-22 13:31:32 | FAILED | 81,714 MI | — | | 2014-07-11 17:12:30 | PASSED | 72,230 MI | 2015-07-12 00:00:00 | | 2013-07-13 14:05:53 | FAILED | 63,184 MI | — | | 2013-07-13 14:05:53 | PASSED | 63,184 MI | 2014-07-12 00:00:00 | | 2012-07-10 11:27:10 | PASSED | 47,385 MI | 2013-07-09 00:00:00 | | 2011-07-05 13:43:57 | PASSED | 28,518 MI | 2012-07-04 00:00:00 | | 2011-06-22 10:01:07 | FAILED | 28,518 MI | — | ### Defects and advisories **2025-03-20 17:44:47 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged () - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) - MAJOR: Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) - MINOR: Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) **2024-01-29 17:16:33 (PASSED)** - MINOR: Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) - MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) **2024-01-26 14:50:56 (FAILED)** - MAJOR: Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) - MINOR: Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) - MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) **2023-01-19 13:43:56 (FAILED)** - MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) **2020-09-05 14:19:46 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear exhaust box corroded - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MINOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) - MINOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) - MINOR: Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i)) **2019-09-06 10:51:52 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c)) **2018-08-29 09:58:22 (FAILED)** - MAJOR: Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) **2017-09-01 13:58:23 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) **2017-09-01 08:02:38 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) **2016-08-24 08:36:16 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) - FAIL: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) **2015-07-22 16:54:06 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) - USER ENTERED: Items removed from driver's view prior to test - USER ENTERED: undertrays damaged - USER ENTERED: nearside rear shock cover adrift **2015-07-22 13:31:32 (FAILED)** - USER ENTERED: both rear tyres badly perished inner sidewall - ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) - ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) - FAIL: Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b) - FAIL: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) - USER ENTERED: Items removed from driver's view prior to test - USER ENTERED: undertrays damaged - USER ENTERED: nearside rear shock cover adrift - USER ENTERED: rear brake binding **2013-07-13 14:05:53 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - PRS: Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) **2013-07-13 14:05:53 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2012-07-10 11:27:10 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) **2011-06-22 10:01:07 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) - USER ENTERED: front brake pads low ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for MA08VGJ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/MA08VGJ. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-26.