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Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,197 cc

L8 XYJMOT history

L8 XYJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2017. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 65,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

L8 XYJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
65,389 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 XYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Oct 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 XYJ was last recorded at 65,389 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 2,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,387 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,002 miles
Average per year
6,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,389 miles
  • 2025 – 63,387 miles
  • 2024 – 54,963 miles
  • 2023 – 46,007 miles
  • 2022 – 37,461 miles
  • 2021 – 28,270 miles
  • 2020 – 27,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,389 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,389 miles (+2,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    65,389 miles
    Test number
    330130227379
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass63,387 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,387 miles
    Test number
    890590519006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail63,382 miles (+8,419)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,382 miles
    Test number
    590016749856
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass54,963 miles (+8,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    54,963 miles
    Test number
    238935292377
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass46,007 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    46,007 miles
    Test number
    967875536907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,494 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    44,494 miles
    Test number
    674737825168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail44,494 miles (+7,033)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,494 miles
    Test number
    909643443475
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass37,461 miles (+9,191)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,461 miles
    Test number
    540237069383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass28,270 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    28,270 miles
    Test number
    626211972031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail28,265 miles (+399)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,265 miles
    Test number
    515267048475
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass27,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    27,866 miles
    Test number
    538935163328
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about L8 XYJ

Does L8 XYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 XYJ is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 XYJ?
The MOT on L8 XYJ is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 XYJ done?
L8 XYJ was recorded at 65,389 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 6,404 miles a year.
Has L8 XYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 XYJ has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 XYJ 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 XYJ find?
L8 XYJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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