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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

J8 ECDMOT history

J8 ECD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

J8 ECD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
103,961 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 ECD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 ECD was last recorded at 103,961 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 4,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,332 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,629 miles
Average per year
4,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,961 miles
  • 2024 – 99,332 miles
  • 2023 – 93,923 miles
  • 2022 – 88,852 miles
  • 2021 – 83,976 miles
  • 2020 – 79,257 miles
  • 2019 – 74,786 miles
  • 2018 – 66,931 miles
  • 2017 – 60,129 miles
  • 2016 – 52,477 miles
  • 2015 – 45,165 miles
  • 2014 – 37,400 miles
  • 2012 – 32,411 miles
  • 2011 – 30,275 miles
  • 2010 – 27,121 miles
  • 2009 – 24,016 miles
  • 2008 – 20,230 miles
  • 2007 – 16,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,961 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear exhaust rear section corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,961 miles (+4,629)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    103,961 miles
    Test number
    433764448809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass99,332 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,332 miles
    Test number
    365504187584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  3. Fail99,332 miles (+5,409)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,332 miles
    Test number
    292963667765
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  4. Pass93,923 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,923 miles
    Test number
    550806761538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust rear section corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail93,923 miles (+5,071)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,923 miles
    Test number
    564330954524
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust rear section corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers noisy
  6. Pass88,852 miles (+4,876)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,852 miles
    Test number
    599046750942
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  7. Pass83,976 miles (+4,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,976 miles
    Test number
    923953840050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  8. Pass79,257 miles (+4,471)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,257 miles
    Test number
    442864790071
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  9. Pass74,786 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,786 miles
    Test number
    133077087109
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust sleeve clamps heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear exhaust section heavily corroded
  10. Fail74,786 miles (+7,855)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,786 miles
    Test number
    203792005774
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust sleeve clamps heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear grinding noise when braking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear exhaust section heavily corroded
  11. Pass66,931 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,931 miles
    Test number
    210565089390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail66,931 miles (+6,802)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,931 miles
    Test number
    799931213510
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass60,129 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,129 miles
    Test number
    466419590370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,990 miles (+7,513)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,990 miles
    Test number
    742804823882
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass52,477 miles (+7,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,477 miles
    Test number
    406446036290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit iner edge (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass45,165 miles (+7,765)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,165 miles
    Test number
    795924925031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,400 miles (+3,754)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,400 miles
    Test number
    946752444373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,646 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,646 miles
    Test number
    636493004041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,411 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,411 miles
    Test number
    248475652337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,275 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,275 miles
    Test number
    216990941368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,121 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,121 miles
    Test number
    613677050333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,016 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,016 miles
    Test number
    140801159337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,230 miles (+3,778)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,230 miles
    Test number
    654884448362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,452 miles
    Test number
    551447947356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 ECD

Does J8 ECD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 ECD is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 ECD?
The MOT on J8 ECD is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 ECD done?
J8 ECD was recorded at 103,961 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 4,865 miles a year.
Has J8 ECD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 ECD has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 ECD 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 ECD find?
J8 ECD passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 5 more.

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