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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

L8 VSYMOT history

L8 VSY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 100,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L8 VSY blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
100,115 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 VSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L8 VSY was last recorded at 100,115 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 4,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2021: 80,990 miles, lower than 87,160 miles on 23 Sept 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,589 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,526 miles
Average per year
5,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,115 miles
  • 2025 – 95,589 miles
  • 2024 – 94,460 miles
  • 2023 – 94,253 miles
  • 2022 – 88,701 miles
  • 2021 – 80,990 miles
  • 2020 – 87,160 miles
  • 2019 – 74,714 miles
  • 2018 – 72,254 miles
  • 2017 – 68,597 miles
  • 2016 – 65,782 miles
  • 2015 – 57,868 miles
  • 2014 – 54,726 miles
  • 2013 – 45,821 miles
  • 2012 – 36,595 miles
  • 2011 – 28,874 miles
  • 2010 – 19,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,115 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,115 miles (+4,526)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,115 miles
    Test number
    346234988908
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded

  2. Pass95,589 miles (+1,129)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,589 miles
    Test number
    141453200978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,460 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,460 miles
    Test number
    393373280008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,253 miles (+5,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,253 miles
    Test number
    186727512524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass88,701 miles (+7,711)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,701 miles
    Test number
    505722802180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,990 miles (-6,170)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,990 miles
    Test number
    828910047931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,160 miles (+12,446)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,160 miles
    Test number
    923466528463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,714 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,714 miles
    Test number
    802419648923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,254 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,254 miles
    Test number
    677585721842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,597 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,597 miles
    Test number
    225849758723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,782 miles (+7,914)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,782 miles
    Test number
    470074714855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,868 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,868 miles
    Test number
    285376389339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,726 miles (+8,905)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,726 miles
    Test number
    609538964286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,821 miles
    Test number
    209466113325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,821 miles (+9,226)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,821 miles
    Test number
    568636213383
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail36,595 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,595 miles
    Test number
    167838242320
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  17. Pass36,595 miles (+7,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,595 miles
    Test number
    217648842381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  18. Pass28,874 miles (+9,026)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,874 miles
    Test number
    488720741492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    19,848 miles
    Test number
    380196730388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,848 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,848 miles
    Test number
    491376530435
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about L8 VSY

Does L8 VSY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 VSY expired on 29 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 VSY?
The MOT on L8 VSY expired on 29 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 VSY done?
L8 VSY was recorded at 100,115 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 5,060 miles a year.
Has L8 VSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 VSY has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 VSY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 VSY find?
L8 VSY failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside rear hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid; parking brake efficiency below requirements; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2, and 7 more.

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