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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

K8 YBSMOT history

K8 YBS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 64,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

K8 YBS black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
64,156 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 YBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 YBS was last recorded at 64,156 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 1,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,553 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,603 miles
Average per year
1,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,156 miles
  • 2025 – 62,553 miles
  • 2024 – 61,137 miles
  • 2023 – 59,960 miles
  • 2022 – 58,504 miles
  • 2021 – 57,075 miles
  • 2020 – 55,766 miles
  • 2019 – 54,270 miles
  • 2018 – 52,498 miles
  • 2017 – 50,759 miles
  • 2016 – 49,238 miles
  • 2014 – 46,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,156 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,156 miles (+1,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    64,156 miles
    Test number
    376145618575
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass62,553 miles (+1,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    62,553 miles
    Test number
    858528626129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass61,137 miles (+1,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    61,137 miles
    Test number
    162166921523
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass59,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,960 miles
    Test number
    712170747305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail59,960 miles (+1,456)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,960 miles
    Test number
    833507546489
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is spliting [inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass58,504 miles (+1,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,504 miles
    Test number
    803063528346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass57,075 miles (+1,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,075 miles
    Test number
    551822031669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass55,766 miles (+1,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,766 miles
    Test number
    740654283751
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass54,270 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    54,270 miles
    Test number
    786327886113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,498 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,498 miles
    Test number
    664981798123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,759 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,759 miles
    Test number
    807550221396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,238 miles (+2,932)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,238 miles
    Test number
    164741927784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,306 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,306 miles
    Test number
    155450604158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about K8 YBS

Does K8 YBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 YBS is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 YBS?
The MOT on K8 YBS is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 YBS done?
K8 YBS was recorded at 64,156 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 1,505 miles a year.
Has K8 YBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 YBS has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on K8 YBS 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 YBS find?
K8 YBS passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear.

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