
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass43,387 miles (+8,104)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 43,387 miles
- Test number
- 263839710474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,283 miles (+9,642)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 35,283 miles
- Test number
- 439256216655
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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