# MA08VLR — VOLKSWAGEN POLO MOT History & Vehicle Check

MA08VLR is a Silver VOLKSWAGEN POLO, Petrol (1093cc), first registered 2008-04-21. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for MA08VLR — 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 | MA08VLR |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | POLO |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1093cc |
| First registered | 2008-04-21 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2026-11-16 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 21
- Passes: 15
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 71.43%
- Total defects recorded: 72

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-17 10:16:17 | PASSED | 155,300 MI | 2026-11-16 00:00:00 |
| 2024-11-01 15:32:25 | PASSED | 152,007 MI | 2025-10-31 00:00:00 |
| 2024-10-22 10:58:16 | FAILED | 152,002 MI | — |
| 2023-10-05 16:21:56 | PASSED | 149,531 MI | 2024-10-04 00:00:00 |
| 2023-10-04 14:25:03 | FAILED | 149,531 MI | — |
| 2022-09-01 13:55:45 | PASSED | 147,264 MI | 2023-09-15 00:00:00 |
| 2021-09-01 16:11:43 | PASSED | 139,609 MI | 2022-09-15 00:00:00 |
| 2021-08-26 15:12:15 | FAILED | 139,605 MI | — |
| 2020-09-16 14:51:39 | PASSED | 133,034 MI | 2021-09-15 00:00:00 |
| 2019-05-11 15:44:12 | PASSED | 123,130 MI | 2020-11-16 00:00:00 |
| 2018-05-16 08:22:45 | PASSED | 119,099 MI | 2019-05-16 00:00:00 |
| 2017-05-17 14:25:25 | PASSED | 113,716 MI | 2018-05-16 00:00:00 |
| 2017-05-17 08:05:12 | FAILED | 113,698 MI | — |
| 2016-05-16 16:52:17 | PASSED | 109,523 MI | 2017-05-15 00:00:00 |
| 2016-05-16 11:41:07 | FAILED | 109,523 MI | — |
| 2015-04-28 17:31:23 | PASSED | 89,950 MI | 2016-05-15 00:00:00 |
| 2014-05-13 12:25:15 | PASSED | 68,591 MI | 2015-05-15 00:00:00 |
| 2013-05-16 11:18:44 | PASSED | 51,215 MI | 2014-05-15 00:00:00 |
| 2012-05-11 13:01:44 | PASSED | 41,577 MI | 2013-05-10 00:00:00 |
| 2012-05-11 10:49:42 | FAILED | 41,577 MI | — |
| 2011-05-11 16:44:51 | PASSED | 32,076 MI | 2012-05-10 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2025-11-17 10:16:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear exhaust heat shield loose
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively also noisy inside drum (1.2.1 (f))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured side repeater lens cracked (4.4.3 (a))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

**2024-11-01 15:32:25 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing. (7.1.2 (d))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

**2024-10-22 10:58:16 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DANGEROUS: Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DANGEROUS: Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DANGEROUS: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge, plus outer edge worn heavily close to closes. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing, plus tyre on 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, BUT tyre worn heavily on inner & outer edge very close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Rear Parking brake has 44% imbalance across the axle.
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing. (7.1.2 (d))
- MAJOR: Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))
- MAJOR: Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MINOR: Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

**2023-10-05 16:21:56 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2023-10-04 14:25:03 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Emissions unable to be completed Due to smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

**2022-09-01 13:55:45 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: amber oil light on
- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MINOR: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2021-09-01 16:11:43 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MINOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2021-08-26 15:12:15 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- ADVISORY: Front Cooling fan inoperative. Engine runs hot.
- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp aim not tested Or levelling device (4.1.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MINOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2019-05-11 15:44:12 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: nearside and offside rear position lamp lower bulbs are not working.
- ADVISORY: exhaust lambda and co readings were on their upper limits.
- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

**2018-05-16 08:22:45 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: under trays fitted
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

**2017-05-17 14:25:25 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2017-05-17 08:05:12 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush BOTH (2.7.4)
- FAIL: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

**2016-05-16 11:41:07 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

**2015-04-28 17:31:23 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2013-05-16 11:18:44 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2012-05-11 10:49:42 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for MA08VLR is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/MA08VLR. 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.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-24.