Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
L8 DVLMOT history
L8 DVL is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 103,868 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 May 2027
- Mileage
- 103,868 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,294 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 DVL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 14 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 DVL was last recorded at 103,868 miles on 22 May 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 103,864 miles · 19 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 7,294 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,868 miles
- 2025 – 81,627 miles
- 2024 – 70,050 miles
- 2023 – 68,841 miles
- 2022 – 66,901 miles
- 2021 – 63,136 miles
- 2020 – 55,960 miles
- 2019 – 55,729 miles
- 2018 – 51,203 miles
- 2017 – 40,403 miles
- 2016 – 31,385 miles
- 2015 – 22,191 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,868 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 11 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,868 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2027
- Odometer
- 103,868 miles
- Test number
- 876337068673
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail103,864 miles (+22,237)3 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,864 miles
- Test number
- 110593117103
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wire (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass81,627 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 81,627 miles
- Test number
- 537657949689
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail81,623 miles (+11,573)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,623 miles
- Test number
- 757881999979
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,050 miles (+1,209)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 70,050 miles
- Test number
- 212976199239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,841 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 68,841 miles
- Test number
- 124935976626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,838 miles (+1,937)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,838 miles
- Test number
- 756943204518
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Emissions test not carried out due to exhaust being broken. (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass66,901 miles (+3,765)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 66,901 miles
- Test number
- 240624030470
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,136 miles (+7,176)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 63,136 miles
- Test number
- 948566779157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,960 miles (+231)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 55,960 miles
- Test number
- 125283020148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,729 miles (+4,526)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 55,729 miles
- Test number
- 473762560192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,203 miles (+10,800)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 51,203 miles
- Test number
- 676812513348
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,403 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 40,403 miles
- Test number
- 744836622916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,393 miles (+9,008)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,393 miles
- Test number
- 997716183443
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass31,385 miles (+9,194)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 31,385 miles
- Test number
- 141611292786
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Pass22,191 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 22,191 miles
- Test number
- 718070275043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/r light lens damaged slightly
Fail22,191 miles1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,191 miles
- Test number
- 838270075059
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/r light lens damaged slightly
Questions about L8 DVL
- Does L8 DVL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DVL is valid until 21 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 DVL?
- The MOT on L8 DVL is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 DVL done?
- L8 DVL was recorded at 103,868 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 7,294 miles a year.
- Has L8 DVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 DVL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 DVL 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 DVL find?
- L8 DVL passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also inner and outer edges.
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