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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,390 cc

L8 AYJMOT history

L8 AYJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 28,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

L8 AYJ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
28,196 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 AYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 AYJ was last recorded at 28,196 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,196 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,196 miles
  • 2025 – 27,216 miles
  • 2024 – 26,342 miles
  • 2023 – 25,284 miles
  • 2022 – 23,653 miles
  • 2021 – 22,354 miles
  • 2020 – 21,718 miles
  • 2019 – 19,417 miles
  • 2018 – 16,314 miles
  • 2017 – 13,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,196 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,196 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    28,196 miles
    Test number
    815928258947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail28,196 miles (+980)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,196 miles
    Test number
    657853243522
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass27,216 miles (+874)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    27,216 miles
    Test number
    111614936507
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass26,342 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    26,342 miles
    Test number
    451314246862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,284 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    25,284 miles
    Test number
    525748233296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,653 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    23,653 miles
    Test number
    681668165339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,354 miles (+636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    22,354 miles
    Test number
    204408050935
    • AdvisoryLight scratches in windscreen
  8. Pass21,718 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    21,718 miles
    Test number
    616325522903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,417 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    19,417 miles
    Test number
    781715731855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,314 miles (+3,272)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    16,314 miles
    Test number
    465027896382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    13,042 miles
    Test number
    474245516565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 AYJ

Does L8 AYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 AYJ is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 AYJ?
The MOT on L8 AYJ is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 AYJ done?
L8 AYJ was recorded at 28,196 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 1,681 miles a year.
Has L8 AYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 AYJ has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 AYJ 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 L8 AYJ find?
L8 AYJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely perished, and 1 more.

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