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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

R8 TMVMOT history

R8 TMV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 107,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

R8 TMV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
107,736 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R8 TMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
3 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R8 TMV was last recorded at 107,736 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,730 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,736 miles
  • 2025 – 106,408 miles
  • 2024 – 88,826 miles
  • 2023 – 81,648 miles
  • 2022 – 77,201 miles
  • 2021 – 73,411 miles
  • 2020 – 70,639 miles
  • 2019 – 69,573 miles
  • 2018 – 67,697 miles
  • 2017 – 65,397 miles
  • 2016 – 63,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,736 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,736 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    107,736 miles
    Test number
    164877966101
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail107,730 miles (+1,322)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,730 miles
    Test number
    381590699246
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass106,408 miles (+17,582)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    106,408 miles
    Test number
    349418559004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,826 miles (+7,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,826 miles
    Test number
    597929868207
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass81,648 miles (+4,447)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,648 miles
    Test number
    213171857292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,201 miles (+3,790)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,201 miles
    Test number
    593212296306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,411 miles
    Test number
    571806049635
    • 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))

  8. Fail73,411 miles (+2,772)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,411 miles
    Test number
    400857011114
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass70,639 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,639 miles
    Test number
    149635451329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,573 miles (+1,876)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,573 miles
    Test number
    530468878502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,697 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,697 miles
    Test number
    298237847134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,397 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,397 miles
    Test number
    817024068352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,429 miles
    Test number
    450799034089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R8 TMV

Does R8 TMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R8 TMV is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R8 TMV?
The MOT on R8 TMV is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R8 TMV done?
R8 TMV was recorded at 107,736 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,302 miles a year.
Has R8 TMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R8 TMV has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on R8 TMV 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 R8 TMV find?
R8 TMV passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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