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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

C8 HJGMOT history

C8 HJG is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 98,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

C8 HJG white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,184 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 HJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 HJG was last recorded at 98,184 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,183 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,184 miles
  • 2025 – 93,919 miles
  • 2024 – 89,526 miles
  • 2023 – 83,976 miles
  • 2022 – 78,546 miles
  • 2021 – 73,497 miles
  • 2020 – 69,277 miles
  • 2019 – 65,900 miles
  • 2018 – 54,816 miles
  • 2017 – 35,578 miles
  • 2016 – 28,487 miles
  • 2015 – 23,572 miles
  • 2014 – 14,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,184 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear silencer is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,184 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,184 miles
    Test number
    766112651078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail98,183 miles (+4,264)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,183 miles
    Test number
    791065932943
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box split at weld front silencer split at weld (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass93,919 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,919 miles
    Test number
    763882320113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,526 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    89,526 miles
    Test number
    976375361593
    • AdvisoryRear silencer is corroded
  5. Fail89,523 miles (+5,547)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,523 miles
    Test number
    229205844240
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer is corroded
  6. Pass83,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,976 miles
    Test number
    655491013176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,975 miles (+5,429)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,975 miles
    Test number
    993027380636
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases the exhaust front flex pipe is leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass78,546 miles (+5,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,546 miles
    Test number
    554130434319
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust has a slight blow
    • AdvisoryHandbrake is getting ready for adjusting
  9. Pass73,497 miles (+4,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,497 miles
    Test number
    253860911382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass69,277 miles (+3,377)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,277 miles
    Test number
    826236355031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,900 miles
    Test number
    178611720425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,896 miles (+11,080)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,896 miles
    Test number
    708381600083
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass54,816 miles (+19,238)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,816 miles
    Test number
    876393694797
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass35,578 miles (+7,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,578 miles
    Test number
    841795738042
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted
  15. Pass28,487 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,487 miles
    Test number
    829677592850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate & crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate & crack
  16. Fail28,487 miles (+4,915)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,487 miles
    Test number
    260007268867
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate & crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate & crack
  17. Pass23,572 miles (+8,854)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,572 miles
    Test number
    445972085136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    14,718 miles
    Test number
    149693984108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 HJG

Does C8 HJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 HJG is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 HJG?
The MOT on C8 HJG is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 HJG done?
C8 HJG was recorded at 98,184 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 7,131 miles a year.
Has C8 HJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 HJG has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 HJG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 HJG find?
C8 HJG passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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