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White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

L8 DJUMOT history

L8 DJU is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 72,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

L8 DJU white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,433 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 DJU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
13 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 DJU was last recorded at 72,433 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,432 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,433 miles
  • 2025 – 68,257 miles
  • 2024 – 63,288 miles
  • 2023 – 58,423 miles
  • 2022 – 56,502 miles
  • 2021 – 53,776 miles
  • 2020 – 51,614 miles
  • 2019 – 45,527 miles
  • 2018 – 37,040 miles
  • 2017 – 32,375 miles
  • 2016 – 25,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,433 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,433 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,433 miles
    Test number
    964677978810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail72,432 miles (+4,175)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,432 miles
    Test number
    617682011723
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass68,257 miles (+4,969)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,257 miles
    Test number
    895279463021
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass63,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    63,288 miles
    Test number
    503383217402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail63,288 miles (+4,865)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,288 miles
    Test number
    285909268672
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass58,423 miles (+1,921)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    58,423 miles
    Test number
    227227955014
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass56,502 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,502 miles
    Test number
    666800670834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,776 miles (+2,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    53,776 miles
    Test number
    637907463014
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  9. Pass51,614 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    51,614 miles
    Test number
    908665616975
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (215/45/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail51,614 miles (+6,087)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,614 miles
    Test number
    977703366086
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (215/45/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  11. Pass45,527 miles (+8,487)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,527 miles
    Test number
    838789308163
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low at time of test
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Little to no tread on outer segment (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Little to no tread on outer segment (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass37,040 miles (+4,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,040 miles
    Test number
    669716275399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass32,375 miles (+6,446)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,375 miles
    Test number
    230883058867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    25,929 miles
    Test number
    699284302065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 DJU

Does L8 DJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DJU is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 DJU?
The MOT on L8 DJU is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 DJU done?
L8 DJU was recorded at 72,433 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 4,641 miles a year.
Has L8 DJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 DJU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 DJU 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 DJU find?
L8 DJU passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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