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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

L8 OTKMOT history

L8 OTK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 103,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

L8 OTK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,480 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 OTK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 OTK was last recorded at 103,480 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,474 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,480 miles
  • 2025 – 92,144 miles
  • 2024 – 77,153 miles
  • 2023 – 67,411 miles
  • 2022 – 59,655 miles
  • 2021 – 56,886 miles
  • 2020 – 54,524 miles
  • 2018 – 50,306 miles
  • 2017 – 43,637 miles
  • 2016 – 35,747 miles
  • 2015 – 29,083 miles
  • 2014 – 23,616 miles
  • 2013 – 17,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,480 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,480 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,480 miles
    Test number
    189105140607
    • 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))

  2. Fail103,474 miles (+11,330)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,474 miles
    Test number
    396717819694
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  3. Pass92,144 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,144 miles
    Test number
    763311554281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,584 miles (+14,431)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,584 miles
    Test number
    901546669275
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass77,153 miles (+241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,153 miles
    Test number
    151483459570
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail76,912 miles (+9,501)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,912 miles
    Test number
    748260887853
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to leaking exhaust system, front pipe flex and rear box (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  7. Pass67,411 miles (+7,756)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    67,411 miles
    Test number
    880039168322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,655 miles (+2,769)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    59,655 miles
    Test number
    464128129722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,886 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,886 miles
    Test number
    167057870432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    54,524 miles
    Test number
    460157951794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,521 miles (+4,215)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,521 miles
    Test number
    662117873265
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass50,306 miles (+6,669)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,306 miles
    Test number
    998174574800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    43,637 miles
    Test number
    760957747059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail43,637 miles (+7,890)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,637 miles
    Test number
    685411217454
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass35,747 miles (+6,664)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,747 miles
    Test number
    500326823382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,083 miles (+5,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,083 miles
    Test number
    802575453452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass23,616 miles (+6,179)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,616 miles
    Test number
    248063364273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,437 miles
    Test number
    346272453413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 OTK

Does L8 OTK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 OTK is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 OTK?
The MOT on L8 OTK is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 OTK done?
L8 OTK was recorded at 103,480 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 6,936 miles a year.
Has L8 OTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 OTK has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 OTK 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 OTK find?
L8 OTK passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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