Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,422 cc
J8 SEAMOT history
J8 SEA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 39,701 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 May 2027
- Mileage
- 39,701 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,171 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 SEA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 22 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 SEA was last recorded at 39,701 miles on 15 May 2026, 7,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 32,638 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,063 miles
- Average per year
- 2,171 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 39,701 miles
- 2025 – 32,638 miles
- 2024 – 26,226 miles
- 2022 – 26,166 miles
- 2021 – 25,459 miles
- 2020 – 24,767 miles
- 2019 – 23,732 miles
- 2018 – 22,608 miles
- 2017 – 21,267 miles
- 2016 – 19,248 miles
- 2015 – 16,326 miles
- 2014 – 13,920 miles
- 2013 – 11,632 miles
- 2012 – 9,274 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass39,701 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 8 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass39,701 miles3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2027
- Odometer
- 39,701 miles
- Test number
- 678211600364
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail39,701 miles (+7,063)7 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,701 miles
- Test number
- 433757624010
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass32,638 miles (+6,412)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2026
- Odometer
- 32,638 miles
- Test number
- 382701132821
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass26,226 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2025
- Odometer
- 26,226 miles
- Test number
- 181074503795
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,166 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 26,166 miles
- Test number
- 538731792760
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,166 miles (+707)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,166 miles
- Test number
- 105977905322
- Repaired at testBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Pass25,459 miles (+692)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 25,459 miles
- Test number
- 985124841060
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass24,767 miles (+1,035)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 24,767 miles
- Test number
- 644721743471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,732 miles (+1,124)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 23,732 miles
- Test number
- 203684410662
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass22,608 miles (+1,341)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 22,608 miles
- Test number
- 581386498752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,267 miles (+2,019)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 21,267 miles
- Test number
- 782912389687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,248 miles (+2,922)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 19,248 miles
- Test number
- 634369074374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,326 miles (+2,406)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 16,326 miles
- Test number
- 879043835179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,920 miles (+2,288)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 13,920 miles
- Test number
- 499806434188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,632 miles (+2,358)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2014
- Odometer
- 11,632 miles
- Test number
- 657943933175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,274 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 9,274 miles
- Test number
- 889279522190
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about J8 SEA
- Does J8 SEA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 SEA is valid until 14 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 SEA?
- The MOT on J8 SEA is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 SEA done?
- J8 SEA was recorded at 39,701 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 2,171 miles a year.
- Has J8 SEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 SEA has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on J8 SEA 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 SEA find?
- J8 SEA passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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