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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

K8 ECAMOT history

K8 ECA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 51,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

K8 ECA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
51,093 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 ECA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 ECA was last recorded at 51,093 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,967 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
126 miles
Average per year
2,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,093 miles
  • 2025 – 50,967 miles
  • 2024 – 49,960 miles
  • 2023 – 48,898 miles
  • 2022 – 47,776 miles
  • 2021 – 46,843 miles
  • 2020 – 45,929 miles
  • 2019 – 44,699 miles
  • 2018 – 41,332 miles
  • 2017 – 38,013 miles
  • 2016 – 34,551 miles
  • 2015 – 30,721 miles
  • 2014 – 26,794 miles
  • 2013 – 21,913 miles
  • 2012 – 16,939 miles
  • 2011 – 10,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,093 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,093 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    51,093 miles
    Test number
    680214506277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    50,967 miles
    Test number
    273979822614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail50,965 miles (+1,005)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,965 miles
    Test number
    787837653569
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass49,960 miles (+1,062)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    49,960 miles
    Test number
    156202970439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,898 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    48,898 miles
    Test number
    493516853673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    47,776 miles
    Test number
    315208252886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,776 miles (+933)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,776 miles
    Test number
    224260679413
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass46,843 miles (+914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    46,843 miles
    Test number
    448341819350
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass45,929 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    45,929 miles
    Test number
    512093343712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,699 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    44,699 miles
    Test number
    400170793465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,332 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,332 miles
    Test number
    548555709701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,325 miles (+3,312)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,325 miles
    Test number
    312386856668
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  13. Pass38,013 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    38,013 miles
    Test number
    428318199700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,551 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,551 miles
    Test number
    385413641252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,721 miles (+3,927)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,721 miles
    Test number
    376671865179
    • NoteCracks in boyh rear tyres
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre

  16. Pass26,794 miles (+4,881)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    26,794 miles
    Test number
    707094454185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,913 miles (+4,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    21,913 miles
    Test number
    416664353136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass16,939 miles (+6,449)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,939 miles
    Test number
    655200162168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    10,490 miles
    Test number
    615948261103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail10,490 miles (+727)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,490 miles
    Test number
    315978961100
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail9,763 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,763 miles
    Test number
    686934481072
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteOffside mirror cover/indicator lens damaged

  22. Pass9,763 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,763 miles
    Test number
    985444581051
    • NoteOffside mirror cover/indicator lens damaged

Questions about K8 ECA

Does K8 ECA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 ECA is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 ECA?
The MOT on K8 ECA is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 ECA done?
K8 ECA was recorded at 51,093 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 2,720 miles a year.
Has K8 ECA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 ECA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 ECA 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 K8 ECA find?
K8 ECA passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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