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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

L8 XLUMOT history

L8 XLU is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Aug 2018. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 73,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

L8 XLU red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
73,905 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 XLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
14 Aug 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 XLU was last recorded at 73,905 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,901 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,905 miles
  • 2025 – 67,226 miles
  • 2024 – 61,285 miles
  • 2023 – 49,347 miles
  • 2022 – 37,688 miles
  • 2021 – 30,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,905 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 13 Aug 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,905 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    73,905 miles
    Test number
    914532219983
    • 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))

  2. Fail73,901 miles (+6,675)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,901 miles
    Test number
    751434359416
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))

  3. Pass67,226 miles (+129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,226 miles
    Test number
    762018074384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail67,097 miles (+5,812)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,097 miles
    Test number
    464561774918
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass61,285 miles (+11,938)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    61,285 miles
    Test number
    842148000920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,347 miles (+11,659)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    49,347 miles
    Test number
    103880045072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,688 miles (+6,939)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    37,688 miles
    Test number
    636688628085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    30,749 miles
    Test number
    359539335463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 XLU

Does L8 XLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 XLU is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 XLU?
The MOT on L8 XLU is valid until 10 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 XLU done?
L8 XLU was recorded at 73,905 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 8,836 miles a year.
Has L8 XLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 XLU has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 XLU 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 XLU find?
L8 XLU passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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