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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,395 cc

S8 BWEMOT history

S8 BWE is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 146,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

S8 BWE white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
146,844 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 BWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 BWE was last recorded at 146,844 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 11,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,376 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,468 miles
Average per year
13,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,844 miles
  • 2024 – 135,376 miles
  • 2023 – 122,682 miles
  • 2022 – 110,224 miles
  • 2021 – 94,102 miles
  • 2020 – 77,309 miles
  • 2019 – 61,112 miles
  • 2018 – 49,403 miles
  • 2017 – 38,823 miles
  • 2016 – 28,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,844 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40x17 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40x17 cracks in sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,844 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    146,844 miles
    Test number
    189357032244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail146,842 miles (+11,466)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,842 miles
    Test number
    998184782808
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass135,376 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,376 miles
    Test number
    724358653609
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail135,376 miles (+12,694)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,376 miles
    Test number
    283943856644
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass122,682 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,682 miles
    Test number
    902047223111
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40x17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40x17 cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail122,682 miles (+12,458)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,682 miles
    Test number
    490728554404
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40x17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40x17 cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass110,224 miles (+16,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,224 miles
    Test number
    286969082509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass94,102 miles (+16,793)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,102 miles
    Test number
    826755174663
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light very dim
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF & OSF
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF & OSF (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass77,309 miles (+16,197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,309 miles
    Test number
    917328102904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass61,112 miles (+11,709)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,112 miles
    Test number
    830774699768
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 2.5mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 215/40/17
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass49,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    49,403 miles
    Test number
    911264753091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Fail49,403 miles (+10,580)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,403 miles
    Test number
    762645661621
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass38,823 miles (+9,879)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,823 miles
    Test number
    406445503917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    28,944 miles
    Test number
    811455878191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,944 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,944 miles
    Test number
    893788516607
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S8 BWE

Does S8 BWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 BWE is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 BWE?
The MOT on S8 BWE is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 BWE done?
S8 BWE was recorded at 146,844 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 13,073 miles a year.
Has S8 BWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 BWE has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 BWE 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 S8 BWE find?
S8 BWE passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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