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Blue · Petrol · 2017 · 1,197 cc

T8 JTLMOT history

T8 JTL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 42,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
42,996 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 JTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 JTL was last recorded at 42,996 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,996 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,996 miles
  • 2025 – 39,097 miles
  • 2024 – 35,075 miles
  • 2023 – 30,528 miles
  • 2022 – 26,191 miles
  • 2021 – 22,395 miles
  • 2020 – 19,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,996 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 24 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,996 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    42,996 miles
    Test number
    309517210721
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail42,996 miles (+3,899)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,996 miles
    Test number
    440937047963
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass39,097 miles (+4,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    39,097 miles
    Test number
    689600230509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass35,075 miles (+4,547)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    35,075 miles
    Test number
    766424645761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,528 miles (+4,337)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    30,528 miles
    Test number
    933296060253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,191 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    26,191 miles
    Test number
    541681769953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,395 miles (+3,033)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    22,395 miles
    Test number
    698137067148
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass19,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    19,362 miles
    Test number
    809394439764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Questions about T8 JTL

Does T8 JTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 JTL is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 JTL?
The MOT on T8 JTL is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 JTL done?
T8 JTL was recorded at 42,996 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 3,953 miles a year.
Has T8 JTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 JTL has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 JTL 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 JTL find?
T8 JTL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroded; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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