
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
Pass60,129 miles (+139)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 60,129 miles
- Test number
- 466419590370
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass45,165 miles (+7,765)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 45,165 miles
- Test number
- 795924925031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,400 miles (+3,754)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 37,400 miles
- Test number
- 946752444373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,646 miles (+1,235)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 33,646 miles
- Test number
- 636493004041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,411 miles (+2,136)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 32,411 miles
- Test number
- 248475652337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,275 miles (+3,154)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 30,275 miles
- Test number
- 216990941368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,121 miles (+3,105)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 27,121 miles
- Test number
- 613677050333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,016 miles (+3,786)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 24,016 miles
- Test number
- 140801159337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,230 miles (+3,778)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 20,230 miles
- Test number
- 654884448362
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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