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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

L8 DYJMOT history

L8 DYJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 62,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

L8 DYJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
62,585 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 DYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
8 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 DYJ was last recorded at 62,585 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 9,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
53,191 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,394 miles
Average per year
6,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,585 miles
  • 2025 – 53,191 miles
  • 2024 – 45,814 miles
  • 2023 – 38,206 miles
  • 2022 – 30,994 miles
  • 2021 – 25,998 miles
  • 2020 – 25,412 miles
  • 2019 – 17,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,585 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 27 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,585 miles (+9,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    62,585 miles
    Test number
    885374120228
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass53,191 miles (+7,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    53,191 miles
    Test number
    923887809448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass45,814 miles (+7,608)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    45,814 miles
    Test number
    601939953685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,206 miles (+7,212)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    38,206 miles
    Test number
    351258726135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,994 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    30,994 miles
    Test number
    649400568226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    25,998 miles
    Test number
    160507925157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail25,998 miles (+586)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,998 miles
    Test number
    156952008233
    • 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))

  8. Pass25,412 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    25,412 miles
    Test number
    842077972231
    • 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))

  9. Fail25,412 miles (+7,813)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,412 miles
    Test number
    988709225837
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • 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))

  10. Pass17,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    17,599 miles
    Test number
    664575340015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 DYJ

Does L8 DYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DYJ is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 DYJ?
The MOT on L8 DYJ is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 DYJ done?
L8 DYJ was recorded at 62,585 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 6,205 miles a year.
Has L8 DYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 DYJ has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 DYJ 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 DYJ find?
L8 DYJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.

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