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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

J8 AKYMOT history

J8 AKY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 99,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

J8 AKY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,727 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 AKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 AKY was last recorded at 99,727 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 4,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,308 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,419 miles
Average per year
6,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,727 miles
  • 2025 – 95,308 miles
  • 2024 – 90,742 miles
  • 2023 – 86,171 miles
  • 2022 – 80,214 miles
  • 2021 – 75,163 miles
  • 2020 – 67,811 miles
  • 2019 – 59,366 miles
  • 2018 – 55,167 miles
  • 2017 – 52,260 miles
  • 2016 – 39,111 miles
  • 2015 – 24,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,727 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,727 miles (+4,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,727 miles
    Test number
    336609565025
    • 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. Pass95,308 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,308 miles
    Test number
    297571909548
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail95,308 miles (+4,566)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,308 miles
    Test number
    784402368383
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass90,742 miles (+4,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,742 miles
    Test number
    762806859160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lense (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass86,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,171 miles
    Test number
    944238133029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,167 miles (+5,953)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,167 miles
    Test number
    427109512687
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass80,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,214 miles
    Test number
    761260934466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,212 miles (+5,049)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,212 miles
    Test number
    551588882525
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass75,163 miles (+7,352)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,163 miles
    Test number
    372870652185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,811 miles (+8,445)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,811 miles
    Test number
    726666419302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,366 miles
    Test number
    115100086394
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box starting to deteriorate
  12. Fail59,358 miles (+4,191)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,358 miles
    Test number
    164772551705
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges on limits of wear 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box starting to deteriorate
  13. Pass55,167 miles (+2,907)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,167 miles
    Test number
    762870612557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,260 miles (+13,149)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,260 miles
    Test number
    478340720669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,111 miles (+14,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,111 miles
    Test number
    866980979570
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass24,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,577 miles
    Test number
    899135905195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 AKY

Does J8 AKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 AKY is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 AKY?
The MOT on J8 AKY is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 AKY done?
J8 AKY was recorded at 99,727 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 6,636 miles a year.
Has J8 AKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 AKY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 AKY 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 J8 AKY find?
J8 AKY passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 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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