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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

L8 FCPMOT history

L8 FCP is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

L8 FCP red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,372 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 FCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 FCP was last recorded at 155,372 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 3,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,632 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,740 miles
Average per year
6,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,372 miles
  • 2025 – 151,632 miles
  • 2024 – 143,272 miles
  • 2023 – 131,856 miles
  • 2022 – 122,869 miles
  • 2017 – 115,609 miles
  • 2016 – 105,752 miles
  • 2015 – 100,911 miles
  • 2014 – 98,535 miles
  • 2013 – 94,241 miles
  • 2012 – 87,203 miles
  • 2011 – 70,554 miles
  • 2010 – 62,286 miles
  • 2009 – 54,665 miles
  • 2008 – 43,027 miles
  • 2007 – 38,351 miles
  • 2006 – 33,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,372 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySunstrip fitted

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.

  • Sun strip fitted.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Engine cover and under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,372 miles (+3,740)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,372 miles
    Test number
    414949252567
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySunstrip fitted

  2. Pass151,632 miles (+8,360)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    151,632 miles
    Test number
    295727213691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,272 miles (+11,416)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,272 miles
    Test number
    778841923537
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySun strip fitted.

  4. Pass131,856 miles (+8,987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,856 miles
    Test number
    150173890495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySun strip fitted.

  5. Pass122,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,869 miles
    Test number
    957306424363
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySun strip fitted.

  6. Fail122,869 miles (+7,260)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,869 miles
    Test number
    826145644758
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySun strip fitted.

  7. Pass115,609 miles (+9,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    115,609 miles
    Test number
    421339576204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slightly binding

  8. Pass105,752 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    105,752 miles
    Test number
    941772259204
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Fail105,748 miles (+4,837)9 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,748 miles
    Test number
    947060287070
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight bind on offside rear brake

  10. Pass100,911 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,911 miles
    Test number
    387710513326
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  11. Fail100,907 miles (+2,372)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,907 miles
    Test number
    815908295461
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  12. Pass98,535 miles (+9)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,535 miles
    Test number
    955777914327
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine cooling fan not working

  13. Fail98,526 miles (+4,285)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,526 miles
    Test number
    829747904365
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine cooling fan not working

  14. Pass94,241 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,241 miles
    Test number
    679678693241
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  15. Fail94,241 miles (+7,038)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,241 miles
    Test number
    189898393293
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  16. Pass87,203 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    87,203 miles
    Test number
    857533812336
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail87,202 miles (+5,030)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,202 miles
    Test number
    125083212305
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass82,172 miles (+11,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,172 miles
    Test number
    968611312182
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass70,554 miles (+8,268)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,554 miles
    Test number
    505007111176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,286 miles (+7,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,286 miles
    Test number
    624373010178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass54,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,665 miles
    Test number
    813301829186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,664 miles (+11,637)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,664 miles
    Test number
    132491429188
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass43,027 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,027 miles
    Test number
    430796608164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,351 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,351 miles
    Test number
    203783127443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,347 miles (+5,216)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,347 miles
    Test number
    953121627178
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass33,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,131 miles
    Test number
    203345826184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 FCP

Does L8 FCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 FCP is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 FCP?
The MOT on L8 FCP is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 FCP done?
L8 FCP was recorded at 155,372 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 6,199 miles a year.
Has L8 FCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 FCP has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L8 FCP 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 FCP find?
L8 FCP passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: engine cover fitted; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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