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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

C8 RHDMOT history

C8 RHD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 52,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

C8 RHD silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
52,881 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 RHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 RHD was last recorded at 52,881 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 1,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,325 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,556 miles
Average per year
3,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,881 miles
  • 2025 – 51,325 miles
  • 2024 – 49,532 miles
  • 2023 – 47,990 miles
  • 2022 – 46,313 miles
  • 2020 – 42,816 miles
  • 2019 – 38,165 miles
  • 2018 – 34,544 miles
  • 2017 – 31,935 miles
  • 2015 – 27,550 miles
  • 2014 – 22,182 miles
  • 2013 – 16,783 miles
  • 2012 – 11,530 miles
  • 2011 – 6,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,881 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi joint has minor damage
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad warning wires broken

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.

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    52,881 miles
    Test number
    725339124945
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi joint has minor damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad warning wires broken

  2. Fail52,881 miles (+1,556)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,881 miles
    Test number
    228338872724
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high Both o/s and n/s lamps (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi joint has minor damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad warning wires broken

  3. Pass51,325 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    51,325 miles
    Test number
    398801341315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail51,315 miles (+1,783)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,315 miles
    Test number
    100001511674
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass49,532 miles (+1,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    49,532 miles
    Test number
    590532205551
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass47,990 miles (+1,677)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    47,990 miles
    Test number
    827744932989
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass46,313 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    46,313 miles
    Test number
    287360044363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,135 miles (+3,319)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    46,135 miles
    Test number
    821114373666
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  9. Pass42,816 miles (+4,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    42,816 miles
    Test number
    598634525623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass38,165 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,165 miles
    Test number
    374934769442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,544 miles (+2,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,544 miles
    Test number
    256652303358
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass31,935 miles (+4,385)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    31,935 miles
    Test number
    862073864235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,550 miles (+5,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    27,550 miles
    Test number
    584078395737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass22,182 miles (+5,399)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    22,182 miles
    Test number
    467815464450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,783 miles (+5,253)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    16,783 miles
    Test number
    995846623314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,530 miles (+5,006)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    11,530 miles
    Test number
    569613502308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass6,524 miles (+155)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    6,524 miles
    Test number
    466087581207
    • NoteNsr and Osr outer seat belts slightly slow retracting

  18. Fail6,369 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,369 miles
    Test number
    617243471263
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside rear outer seat belt slightly slow retracting
    • NoteOffside rear outer saet belt slightly slow retracting

Questions about C8 RHD

Does C8 RHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 RHD is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 RHD?
The MOT on C8 RHD is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 RHD done?
C8 RHD was recorded at 52,881 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 3,158 miles a year.
Has C8 RHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 RHD has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 RHD 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 RHD find?
C8 RHD passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust flexi joint has minor damage; nearside front brake pad warning wires broken.

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