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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

L8 OWXMOT history

L8 OWX is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 110,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

L8 OWX white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
110,527 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 OWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 OWX was last recorded at 110,527 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 6,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,080 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,447 miles
Average per year
6,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,527 miles
  • 2025 – 104,080 miles
  • 2024 – 101,071 miles
  • 2023 – 97,526 miles
  • 2022 – 93,947 miles
  • 2021 – 89,639 miles
  • 2020 – 85,984 miles
  • 2019 – 81,568 miles
  • 2018 – 76,940 miles
  • 2017 – 75,770 miles
  • 2016 – 60,061 miles
  • 2015 – 47,632 miles
  • 2014 – 31,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,527 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,527 miles (+6,447)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    110,527 miles
    Test number
    262862930598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,080 miles (+3,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,080 miles
    Test number
    239727071110
    • AdvisoryGENERAL CORROSION

  3. Pass101,071 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,071 miles
    Test number
    251022749497
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail101,071 miles (+3,545)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,071 miles
    Test number
    350842502780
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass97,526 miles (+3,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,526 miles
    Test number
    531495740741
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass93,947 miles (+4,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,947 miles
    Test number
    832260629097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass89,639 miles (+3,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,639 miles
    Test number
    503464898210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass85,984 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,984 miles
    Test number
    867861464385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail85,971 miles (+4,403)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,971 miles
    Test number
    825784203160
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass81,568 miles (+4,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,568 miles
    Test number
    851144243367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass76,940 miles (+1,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,940 miles
    Test number
    549124242005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass75,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,770 miles
    Test number
    801187313051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,770 miles (+3,620)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,770 miles
    Test number
    796469664665
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass72,150 miles (+12,089)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,150 miles
    Test number
    480916156459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass60,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,061 miles
    Test number
    134183116965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,061 miles (+12,429)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,061 miles
    Test number
    923533091195
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass47,632 miles (+15,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,632 miles
    Test number
    987425185083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass31,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    31,734 miles
    Test number
    188054634090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 OWX

Does L8 OWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 OWX is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 OWX?
The MOT on L8 OWX is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 OWX done?
L8 OWX was recorded at 110,527 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 6,342 miles a year.
Has L8 OWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 OWX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 OWX 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 OWX find?
L8 OWX passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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