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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

J8 TBNMOT history

J8 TBN is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 36,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

J8 TBN red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
36,554 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 TBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 TBN was last recorded at 36,554 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 2,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,074 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,480 miles
Average per year
1,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,554 miles
  • 2025 – 34,074 miles
  • 2024 – 32,564 miles
  • 2023 – 30,280 miles
  • 2022 – 27,242 miles
  • 2021 – 24,291 miles
  • 2020 – 22,161 miles
  • 2019 – 19,977 miles
  • 2018 – 18,349 miles
  • 2017 – 17,907 miles
  • 2016 – 17,426 miles
  • 2015 – 17,091 miles
  • 2014 – 16,644 miles
  • 2013 – 16,066 miles
  • 2012 – 15,500 miles
  • 2011 – 15,011 miles
  • 2010 – 14,191 miles
  • 2009 – 13,724 miles
  • 2008 – 13,395 miles
  • 2007 – 12,728 miles
  • 2006 – 11,290 miles
  • 2005 – 10,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,554 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,554 miles (+2,480)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    36,554 miles
    Test number
    754170186230
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass34,074 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    34,074 miles
    Test number
    919107393350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,564 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    32,564 miles
    Test number
    612628707388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,280 miles (+3,038)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    30,280 miles
    Test number
    557408534319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass27,242 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    27,242 miles
    Test number
    708262314663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,291 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    24,291 miles
    Test number
    257528275520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,161 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    22,161 miles
    Test number
    577068756100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass19,977 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    19,977 miles
    Test number
    318946206612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    18,349 miles
    Test number
    832921174964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail18,349 miles (+442)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,349 miles
    Test number
    292762461618
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass17,907 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    17,907 miles
    Test number
    558084882015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,426 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    17,426 miles
    Test number
    352839928281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    17,091 miles
    Test number
    657474438132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail17,091 miles (+447)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,091 miles
    Test number
    997309895070
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass16,644 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    16,644 miles
    Test number
    929277584265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,066 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    16,066 miles
    Test number
    586378183229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    15,500 miles
    Test number
    358982992238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail15,500 miles (+489)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,500 miles
    Test number
    149851492230
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass15,011 miles (+820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    15,011 miles
    Test number
    337020891230
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass14,191 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    14,191 miles
    Test number
    961494890279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,724 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    13,724 miles
    Test number
    591175789273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    13,395 miles
    Test number
    314004508380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail13,395 miles (+667)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,395 miles
    Test number
    821624908310
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass12,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    12,728 miles
    Test number
    491723107370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,728 miles (+1,438)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,728 miles
    Test number
    414353107309
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  26. Pass11,290 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,290 miles
    Test number
    924313206369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    10,761 miles
    Test number
    452485905466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 TBN

Does J8 TBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 TBN is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 TBN?
The MOT on J8 TBN is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 TBN done?
J8 TBN was recorded at 36,554 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 1,231 miles a year.
Has J8 TBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 TBN has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on J8 TBN 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 TBN find?
J8 TBN passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides, and 2 more.

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