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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

S8 ULKMOT history

S8 ULK is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 160,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

S8 ULK white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
160,588 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 ULK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 ULK was last recorded at 160,588 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,586 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
13,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,588 miles
  • 2024 – 148,491 miles
  • 2023 – 131,440 miles
  • 2022 – 114,677 miles
  • 2021 – 94,151 miles
  • 2020 – 80,380 miles
  • 2019 – 64,467 miles
  • 2018 – 49,981 miles
  • 2017 – 43,387 miles
  • 2016 – 35,283 miles
  • 2015 – 25,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,588 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust back box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,588 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    160,588 miles
    Test number
    594282529026
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
  2. Fail160,586 miles (+12,095)6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,586 miles
    Test number
    376237270926
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
  3. Pass148,491 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,491 miles
    Test number
    368343160141
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail148,488 miles (+17,048)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,488 miles
    Test number
    603623153555
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass131,440 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,440 miles
    Test number
    465768300548
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail131,437 miles (+16,760)2 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,437 miles
    Test number
    450751357966
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass114,677 miles (+20,526)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,677 miles
    Test number
    225632764317
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass94,151 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,151 miles
    Test number
    448249109537
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail94,148 miles (+13,768)3 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,148 miles
    Test number
    802407996375
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass80,380 miles (+15,913)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,380 miles
    Test number
    494698861474
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  11. Pass64,467 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,467 miles
    Test number
    440137146329
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail64,462 miles (+14,481)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,462 miles
    Test number
    641982856665
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush deteriorated/unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
  13. Pass49,981 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    49,981 miles
    Test number
    203964010711
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  14. Fail49,981 miles (+6,594)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,981 miles
    Test number
    705745826484
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  15. Pass43,387 miles (+8,104)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,387 miles
    Test number
    263839710474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,283 miles (+9,642)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,283 miles
    Test number
    439256216655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,641 miles (+5,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    25,641 miles
    Test number
    962864941438
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge
  18. Pass20,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,273 miles
    Test number
    856839055153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 ULK

Does S8 ULK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 ULK is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 ULK?
The MOT on S8 ULK is valid until 28 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 ULK done?
S8 ULK was recorded at 160,588 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 13,444 miles a year.
Has S8 ULK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 ULK has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 ULK 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 ULK find?
S8 ULK passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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