Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc
C8 NMEMOT history
C8 NME is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,828 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 88,828 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,665 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 NME
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 NME was last recorded at 88,828 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 2,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,845 miles · 14 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,983 miles
- Average per year
- 4,665 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,828 miles
- 2025 – 85,845 miles
- 2024 – 81,652 miles
- 2023 – 77,476 miles
- 2022 – 75,785 miles
- 2021 – 72,886 miles
- 2020 – 70,406 miles
- 2019 – 67,813 miles
- 2018 – 62,614 miles
- 2017 – 58,730 miles
- 2016 – 53,904 miles
- 2015 – 47,820 miles
- 2014 – 42,032 miles
- 2013 – 36,194 miles
- 2012 – 31,437 miles
- 2011 – 25,415 miles
- 2010 – 17,792 miles
- 2009 – 9,608 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,828 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,828 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 88,828 miles
- Test number
- 244377827390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,828 miles (+2,983)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,828 miles
- Test number
- 628050038536
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass85,845 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 85,845 miles
- Test number
- 728356209044
- AdvisoryWasher pipe split
Fail85,845 miles (+4,193)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,845 miles
- Test number
- 445679144020
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryWasher pipe split
Pass81,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 81,652 miles
- Test number
- 525308187612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,652 miles (+4,176)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,652 miles
- Test number
- 899238366688
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,476 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 77,476 miles
- Test number
- 345327277888
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin rusty
Fail77,476 miles (+1,691)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,476 miles
- Test number
- 629297070534
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin rusty
Pass75,785 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 75,785 miles
- Test number
- 131505198320
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield damaged and insecure
Fail75,785 miles (+2,899)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,785 miles
- Test number
- 808714003340
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield damaged and insecure
Pass72,886 miles (+2,480)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 72,886 miles
- Test number
- 752187137768
- AdvisoryExhaust has a slight blow from flexi section
Pass70,406 miles (+2,593)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 70,406 miles
- Test number
- 724660536867
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass67,813 miles (+5,199)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 67,813 miles
- Test number
- 555777294014
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,614 miles (+3,884)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 62,614 miles
- Test number
- 947499517241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,730 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 58,730 miles
- Test number
- 433815251228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,730 miles (+4,826)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,730 miles
- Test number
- 966808410019
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass53,904 miles (+6,084)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 53,904 miles
- Test number
- 926655326826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,820 miles (+5,788)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 47,820 miles
- Test number
- 307956145226
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass42,032 miles (+5,838)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 42,032 miles
- Test number
- 966767344299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are slightly perished
Pass36,194 miles (+4,757)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 36,194 miles
- Test number
- 787882353289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass31,437 miles (+6,022)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 31,437 miles
- Test number
- 158325742267
- NoteParking brake travel
Pass25,415 miles (+7,623)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 25,415 miles
- Test number
- 508709131273
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Pass17,792 miles (+8,184)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 17,792 miles
- Test number
- 190009430204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass9,608 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 9,608 miles
- Test number
- 374740349436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 NME
- Does C8 NME currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 NME is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 NME?
- The MOT on C8 NME is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 NME done?
- C8 NME was recorded at 88,828 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,665 miles a year.
- Has C8 NME ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 NME has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on C8 NME 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 NME find?
- C8 NME passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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