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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

L8 RNUMOT history

L8 RNU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 47,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

L8 RNU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
47,763 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 RNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
21 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 RNU was last recorded at 47,763 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 2,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
45,053 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,710 miles
Average per year
2,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,763 miles
  • 2024 – 45,053 miles
  • 2023 – 42,266 miles
  • 2022 – 39,279 miles
  • 2021 – 37,162 miles
  • 2020 – 34,909 miles
  • 2019 – 29,694 miles
  • 2018 – 26,347 miles
  • 2017 – 22,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,763 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shockers have external corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 19 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,763 miles (+2,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    47,763 miles
    Test number
    454195894379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shockers have external corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass45,053 miles (+2,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    45,053 miles
    Test number
    301059618427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass42,266 miles (+2,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    42,266 miles
    Test number
    166616413699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass39,279 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    39,279 miles
    Test number
    809481117986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,162 miles (+2,253)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    37,162 miles
    Test number
    792213458809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,909 miles (+5,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    34,909 miles
    Test number
    703971822746
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass29,694 miles (+3,347)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,694 miles
    Test number
    514174699666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,347 miles
    Test number
    936645317594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail26,347 miles (+3,605)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,347 miles
    Test number
    143315936265
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass22,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    22,742 miles
    Test number
    258582982894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail22,742 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,742 miles
    Test number
    255832771080
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about L8 RNU

Does L8 RNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 RNU is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 RNU?
The MOT on L8 RNU is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 RNU done?
L8 RNU was recorded at 47,763 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 2,913 miles a year.
Has L8 RNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 RNU has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2018.
Has the mileage on L8 RNU 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 RNU find?
L8 RNU passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shockers have external corrosion.

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