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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

S8 OAEMOT history

S8 OAE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 58,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

S8 OAE grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
58,582 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 OAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 OAE was last recorded at 58,582 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 5,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,517 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,065 miles
Average per year
4,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,582 miles
  • 2024 – 53,517 miles
  • 2023 – 46,649 miles
  • 2022 – 40,710 miles
  • 2021 – 34,925 miles
  • 2020 – 29,624 miles
  • 2019 – 25,375 miles
  • 2018 – 16,830 miles
  • 2017 – 15,338 miles
  • 2016 – 13,586 miles
  • 2015 – 10,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,582 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,582 miles (+5,065)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    58,582 miles
    Test number
    838238671879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,517 miles (+6,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    53,517 miles
    Test number
    295501922308
    • AdvisoryOffside chip in windscreen

  3. Pass46,649 miles (+5,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    46,649 miles
    Test number
    609074779821
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass40,710 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    40,710 miles
    Test number
    417026200053
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail40,710 miles (+5,785)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,710 miles
    Test number
    214723613470
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass34,925 miles (+5,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    34,925 miles
    Test number
    818578307304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass29,624 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    29,624 miles
    Test number
    151897085938
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail29,624 miles (+4,249)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,624 miles
    Test number
    599868259513
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass25,375 miles (+8,545)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    25,375 miles
    Test number
    380313215011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,830 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    16,830 miles
    Test number
    194674419070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    15,338 miles
    Test number
    274685087966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail15,338 miles (+1,752)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,338 miles
    Test number
    759891000580
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass13,586 miles (+2,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    13,586 miles
    Test number
    623148181305
    • AdvisoryCant check centre rear seat belt, covered with seat cover

  14. Pass10,827 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    10,827 miles
    Test number
    129819005296
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail10,827 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,827 miles
    Test number
    615229105221
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S8 OAE

Does S8 OAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 OAE is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 OAE?
The MOT on S8 OAE is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 OAE done?
S8 OAE was recorded at 58,582 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 4,628 miles a year.
Has S8 OAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 OAE has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S8 OAE 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 OAE find?
S8 OAE passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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