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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

L8 TGBMOT history

L8 TGB is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 124,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

L8 TGB white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
124,589 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 TGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 TGB was last recorded at 124,589 miles on 19 May 2026, 5,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,576 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,013 miles
Average per year
9,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,589 miles
  • 2024 – 119,576 miles
  • 2023 – 114,201 miles
  • 2022 – 107,936 miles
  • 2021 – 98,826 miles
  • 2020 – 95,393 miles
  • 2019 – 67,254 miles
  • 2018 – 54,411 miles
  • 2017 – 40,136 miles
  • 2016 – 33,622 miles
  • 2015 – 19,426 miles
  • 2014 – 14,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,589 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNEARSIDE BODY DAMAGED
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryREAR BUMPER DAMAGED

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,589 miles (+5,013)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    124,589 miles
    Test number
    373196481293
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE BODY DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR BUMPER DAMAGED

  2. Pass119,576 miles (+5,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,576 miles
    Test number
    932840310291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass114,201 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,201 miles
    Test number
    971361491759
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail114,201 miles (+6,265)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,201 miles
    Test number
    573334656686
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass107,936 miles (+49)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,936 miles
    Test number
    826372458447
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail107,887 miles (+9,061)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,887 miles
    Test number
    872051055685
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass98,826 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,826 miles
    Test number
    468127260424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail98,826 miles (+3,433)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,826 miles
    Test number
    704990260258
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass95,393 miles (+28,139)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,393 miles
    Test number
    100776549799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,254 miles (+12,843)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,254 miles
    Test number
    517475905577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,411 miles
    Test number
    540144444723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,411 miles (+14,275)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,411 miles
    Test number
    925979615661
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass40,136 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,136 miles
    Test number
    478382995964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,622 miles (+14,196)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,622 miles
    Test number
    614969213362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,426 miles (+4,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    19,426 miles
    Test number
    905762695085
    • 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. Pass14,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    14,728 miles
    Test number
    667852674007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 TGB

Does L8 TGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TGB is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 TGB?
The MOT on L8 TGB is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 TGB done?
L8 TGB was recorded at 124,589 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 9,017 miles a year.
Has L8 TGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 TGB has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 TGB 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 TGB find?
L8 TGB passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 13 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside body damaged; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 10 more.

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