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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

C8 JEPMOT history

C8 JEP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 80,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

C8 JEP silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,833 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 JEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 JEP was last recorded at 80,833 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 5,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,363 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,470 miles
Average per year
5,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,833 miles
  • 2025 – 75,363 miles
  • 2024 – 63,282 miles
  • 2023 – 54,548 miles
  • 2022 – 43,483 miles
  • 2021 – 29,283 miles
  • 2020 – 28,519 miles
  • 2019 – 27,655 miles
  • 2018 – 25,489 miles
  • 2017 – 22,133 miles
  • 2016 – 20,012 miles
  • 2015 – 16,500 miles
  • 2014 – 13,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,833 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,833 miles
    Test number
    917874446664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,833 miles (+5,470)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,833 miles
    Test number
    403484762288
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass75,363 miles (+12,081)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,363 miles
    Test number
    346230049353
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up on outside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexi pipe flange areas (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear section rusty

  4. Pass63,282 miles (+8,734)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    63,282 miles
    Test number
    572272289802
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass54,548 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    54,548 miles
    Test number
    435843727711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail54,544 miles (+11,061)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,544 miles
    Test number
    264021578687
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass43,483 miles (+14,200)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,483 miles
    Test number
    655100158388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    29,283 miles
    Test number
    999800500402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail29,283 miles (+764)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,283 miles
    Test number
    906503736131
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass28,519 miles (+864)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    28,519 miles
    Test number
    597667092148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner tread area stepping/uneven wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to split

  11. Pass27,655 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,655 miles
    Test number
    827408349331
    • Advisory*STRONG ADVISE* Both front tyres worn to 3mm, perished and badly worn inner edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail27,655 miles (+2,166)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,655 miles
    Test number
    281118912889
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Advisory*STRONG ADVISE* Both front tyres worn to 3mm, perished and badly worn inner edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass25,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    25,489 miles
    Test number
    134010658675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail25,489 miles (+3,356)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,489 miles
    Test number
    436538074884
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass22,133 miles (+2,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    22,133 miles
    Test number
    700802238895
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake disc scored/pitted.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished.

  16. Pass20,012 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    20,012 miles
    Test number
    751932409107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,500 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    16,500 miles
    Test number
    467734135116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    13,856 miles
    Test number
    167965564089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 JEP

Does C8 JEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 JEP is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 JEP?
The MOT on C8 JEP is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 JEP done?
C8 JEP was recorded at 80,833 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 5,367 miles a year.
Has C8 JEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 JEP has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 JEP 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 JEP find?
C8 JEP passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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