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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

J8 EUUMOT history

J8 EUU is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 78,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

J8 EUU red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
78,873 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 EUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 EUU was last recorded at 78,873 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 2,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,431 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,442 miles
Average per year
4,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,873 miles
  • 2025 – 76,431 miles
  • 2024 – 73,382 miles
  • 2023 – 68,229 miles
  • 2022 – 62,518 miles
  • 2021 – 55,938 miles
  • 2020 – 51,702 miles
  • 2019 – 47,174 miles
  • 2018 – 42,301 miles
  • 2017 – 37,420 miles
  • 2016 – 33,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,873 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within Zone A

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,873 miles (+2,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    78,873 miles
    Test number
    176971533521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass76,431 miles (+3,049)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    76,431 miles
    Test number
    475811320403
    • MinorOffside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear tail box outer casing showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass73,382 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    73,382 miles
    Test number
    191593665876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker cover loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded and flex deterioated

  4. Fail73,382 miles (+5,153)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,382 miles
    Test number
    787793303120
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker cover loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded and flex deterioated
    • AdvisoryTpms on

  5. Pass68,229 miles (+5,711)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    68,229 miles
    Test number
    913005947738
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flex deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  6. Pass62,518 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    62,518 miles
    Test number
    113430148289
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

  7. Fail62,518 miles (+6,580)1 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,518 miles
    Test number
    335006387421
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

  8. Pass55,938 miles (+4,236)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    55,938 miles
    Test number
    555186895884
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split, smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass51,702 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    51,702 miles
    Test number
    733925732821
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail51,702 miles (+4,528)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,702 miles
    Test number
    716948046595
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass47,174 miles (+4,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2020
    Odometer
    47,174 miles
    Test number
    327665936894
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass42,301 miles (+4,881)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,301 miles
    Test number
    907002546371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,420 miles
    Test number
    570744494282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,420 miles (+3,750)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,420 miles
    Test number
    912516177988
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

  15. Pass33,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,670 miles
    Test number
    878113024413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 EUU

Does J8 EUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 EUU is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 EUU?
The MOT on J8 EUU is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 EUU done?
J8 EUU was recorded at 78,873 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 4,574 miles a year.
Has J8 EUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 EUU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 EUU 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 EUU find?
J8 EUU passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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