Volkswagen Polo
White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc
T8 EFOMOT history
T8 EFO is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 137,883 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 137,883 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,186 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T8 EFO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 8 May 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T8 EFO was last recorded at 137,883 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 5,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 131,891 miles · 2 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,992 miles
- Average per year
- 8,186 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 137,883 miles
- 2024 – 131,891 miles
- 2023 – 129,857 miles
- 2022 – 123,050 miles
- 2020 – 122,876 miles
- 2019 – 106,123 miles
- 2018 – 85,030 miles
- 2017 – 76,402 miles
- 2016 – 68,991 miles
- 2015 – 58,459 miles
- 2014 – 43,855 miles
- 2013 – 35,035 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,883 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 22 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 137,883 miles
- Test number
- 819018341887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,882 miles (+5,991)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,882 miles
- Test number
- 796426565334
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass131,891 miles (+2,034)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 131,891 miles
- Test number
- 240412691744
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,857 miles (+160)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 129,857 miles
- Test number
- 578608259323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,697 miles (+6,647)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,697 miles
- Test number
- 386188652867
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass123,050 miles (+174)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 123,050 miles
- Test number
- 745483281392
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
Fail122,876 miles (+16,753)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,876 miles
- Test number
- 504809618580
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGlow plug light lit
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside headlight damage and brackets broken
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,123 miles (+386)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 106,123 miles
- Test number
- 527793447312
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail105,737 miles (+20,707)2 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,737 miles
- Test number
- 500168687775
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass85,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 85,030 miles
- Test number
- 667756705241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,024 miles (+8,622)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,024 miles
- Test number
- 696813337024
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass76,402 miles (+7,411)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 76,402 miles
- Test number
- 558269917145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,991 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 68,991 miles
- Test number
- 166997919476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,991 miles (+10,532)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,991 miles
- Test number
- 442386066975
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass58,459 miles (+14,604)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 58,459 miles
- Test number
- 116724855412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,855 miles (+8,820)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 43,855 miles
- Test number
- 879486854012
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail35,035 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,035 miles
- Test number
- 276242113112
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass35,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2014
- Odometer
- 35,035 miles
- Test number
- 647072413189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T8 EFO
- Does T8 EFO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 EFO is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T8 EFO?
- The MOT on T8 EFO is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T8 EFO done?
- T8 EFO was recorded at 137,883 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 8,186 miles a year.
- Has T8 EFO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T8 EFO has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T8 EFO 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 T8 EFO find?
- T8 EFO passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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