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Black · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc

S8 XNHMOT history

S8 XNH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 117,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

S8 XNH black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,496 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 XNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
28 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 XNH was last recorded at 117,496 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 7,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,318 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,178 miles
Average per year
9,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,496 miles
  • 2024 – 110,318 miles
  • 2023 – 106,940 miles
  • 2022 – 97,552 miles
  • 2021 – 78,761 miles
  • 2019 – 56,000 miles
  • 2018 – 42,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,496 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,496 miles (+7,178)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,496 miles
    Test number
    463194053643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,318 miles (+3,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,318 miles
    Test number
    999259711664
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass106,940 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,940 miles
    Test number
    786309211043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail106,936 miles (+9,384)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,936 miles
    Test number
    873958678153
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass97,552 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,552 miles
    Test number
    602535798483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail97,550 miles (+18,789)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,550 miles
    Test number
    769029233975
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass78,761 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    78,761 miles
    Test number
    371984330697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Fail78,953 miles (+22,953)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,953 miles
    Test number
    448695864033
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass56,000 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,000 miles
    Test number
    185628597665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail55,998 miles (+13,727)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,998 miles
    Test number
    957207877729
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass42,271 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,271 miles
    Test number
    669812635314
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4.5 mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about S8 XNH

Does S8 XNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 XNH is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 XNH?
The MOT on S8 XNH is valid until 25 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 XNH done?
S8 XNH was recorded at 117,496 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 9,916 miles a year.
Has S8 XNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 XNH has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S8 XNH 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 XNH find?
S8 XNH passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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