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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

L8 HMYMOT history

L8 HMY is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 89,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

L8 HMY red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
89,502 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
12 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 HMY was last recorded at 89,502 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 13,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,412 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
13,090 miles
Average per year
11,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,502 miles
  • 2025 – 76,412 miles
  • 2024 – 64,611 miles
  • 2023 – 51,965 miles
  • 2022 – 40,493 miles
  • 2021 – 31,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,502 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 2 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    89,502 miles
    Test number
    516639938422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Fail89,497 miles (+13,085)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,497 miles
    Test number
    920806398302
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass76,412 miles (+11,801)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    76,412 miles
    Test number
    696093549403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,611 miles (+12,646)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    64,611 miles
    Test number
    890844068704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,965 miles (+11,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    51,965 miles
    Test number
    443642188303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass40,493 miles (+9,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    40,493 miles
    Test number
    437969868602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass31,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    31,402 miles
    Test number
    446477502883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 HMY

Does L8 HMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 HMY is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 HMY?
The MOT on L8 HMY is valid until 2 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 HMY done?
L8 HMY was recorded at 89,502 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 11,628 miles a year.
Has L8 HMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 HMY has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 HMY 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 HMY find?
L8 HMY passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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