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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,198 cc

S8 XOCMOT history

S8 XOC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 102,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

S8 XOC grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
102,522 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 XOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 XOC was last recorded at 102,522 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,428 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
94 miles
Average per year
6,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,522 miles
  • 2025 – 96,319 miles
  • 2024 – 89,795 miles
  • 2023 – 84,787 miles
  • 2022 – 78,564 miles
  • 2021 – 78,341 miles
  • 2020 – 76,396 miles
  • 2019 – 69,891 miles
  • 2018 – 61,276 miles
  • 2017 – 50,117 miles
  • 2016 – 41,287 miles
  • 2015 – 29,602 miles
  • 2014 – 25,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,522 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,522 miles (+94)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    102,522 miles
    Test number
    138208422116
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail102,428 miles (+6,109)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,428 miles
    Test number
    989663608977
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass96,319 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    96,319 miles
    Test number
    695841493610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,179 miles (+6,384)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,179 miles
    Test number
    839728079522
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass89,795 miles (+5,008)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,795 miles
    Test number
    507195680690
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass84,787 miles (+6,223)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,787 miles
    Test number
    193685645522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,564 miles
    Test number
    279320954010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,564 miles (+223)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,564 miles
    Test number
    870941325685
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass78,341 miles (+1,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,341 miles
    Test number
    227347405813
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass76,396 miles (+6,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,396 miles
    Test number
    598713138207
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass69,891 miles (+8,615)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,891 miles
    Test number
    407500901833
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass61,276 miles (+11,159)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,276 miles
    Test number
    633990739665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,117 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,117 miles
    Test number
    916877884541
    • AdvisoryService light on.
  14. Fail50,117 miles (+8,830)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,117 miles
    Test number
    352457816832
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryService light on.
  15. Pass41,287 miles (+11,685)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,287 miles
    Test number
    941618447013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,602 miles (+3,921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,602 miles
    Test number
    475469942767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass25,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    25,681 miles
    Test number
    898861534211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 XOC

Does S8 XOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 XOC is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 XOC?
The MOT on S8 XOC is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 XOC done?
S8 XOC was recorded at 102,522 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 6,584 miles a year.
Has S8 XOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 XOC has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 XOC 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 XOC find?
S8 XOC passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective.

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