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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc

L8 WLUMOT history

L8 WLU is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 113,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

L8 WLU white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
113,361 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 WLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
27 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 WLU was last recorded at 113,361 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 7,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,201 miles · 21 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,160 miles
Average per year
11,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,361 miles
  • 2025 – 106,201 miles
  • 2024 – 97,043 miles
  • 2023 – 87,364 miles
  • 2022 – 75,240 miles
  • 2021 – 59,708 miles
  • 2020 – 46,251 miles
  • 2019 – 30,375 miles
  • 2018 – 23,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,361 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryEXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED
  • 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Damage to bumper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • TPMS light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,361 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    113,361 miles
    Test number
    759959063568
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail113,359 miles (+7,158)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,359 miles
    Test number
    426794294708
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass106,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    106,201 miles
    Test number
    290410835750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail106,201 miles (+9,158)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,201 miles
    Test number
    143745597904
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass97,043 miles (+321)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    97,043 miles
    Test number
    200080298865
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Damage to wing & bumper
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp aim only just passed on lower limit. Manual adjust not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre Small metal shard in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Back box outer skin corroded & peeling off
    • AdvisoryRear Damage to bumper
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  6. Fail96,722 miles (+9,358)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,722 miles
    Test number
    249380064433
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Damage to NSF wing & bumper
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Back box outer skin corroded and peeling off
    • AdvisoryRear Damage to bumper

  7. Pass87,364 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,364 miles
    Test number
    479872085819
    • MinorBrake pedal not releasing correctly small delay in returning to normal position (1.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail87,364 miles (+12,124)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,364 miles
    Test number
    686887808719
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low n/s just within limit (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative vehicle indicates N/S/F but pressure ok (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorBrake pedal not releasing correctly small delay in returning to normal position (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass75,240 miles (+15,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    75,240 miles
    Test number
    676811673931
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass59,708 miles (+13,457)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    59,708 miles
    Test number
    842501333016
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged.

  11. Pass46,251 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    46,251 miles
    Test number
    764843293071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFront discs showing wear
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre on 2 mm and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear perishing and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre on 3 mm and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  12. Fail46,251 miles (+15,876)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,251 miles
    Test number
    506594341474
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFront discs showing wear
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre on 2 mm and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear perishing and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre on 3 mm and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  13. Pass30,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,375 miles
    Test number
    866326092983
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail30,375 miles (+6,973)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,375 miles
    Test number
    750450977879
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass23,402 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    23,402 miles
    Test number
    638451830578
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHand brake requires adjusting
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

Questions about L8 WLU

Does L8 WLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 WLU is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 WLU?
The MOT on L8 WLU is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 WLU done?
L8 WLU was recorded at 113,361 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 11,127 miles a year.
Has L8 WLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 WLU has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 WLU 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 WLU find?
L8 WLU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust back box corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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