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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,781 cc

T8 LEUMOT history

T8 LEU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
99,989 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 LEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 LEU was last recorded at 99,989 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,980 miles · 16 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,989 miles
  • 2025 – 93,900 miles
  • 2024 – 88,324 miles
  • 2023 – 82,745 miles
  • 2022 – 79,320 miles
  • 2021 – 75,560 miles
  • 2020 – 72,990 miles
  • 2019 – 68,842 miles
  • 2018 – 64,235 miles
  • 2017 – 58,635 miles
  • 2016 – 54,787 miles
  • 2015 – 50,797 miles
  • 2014 – 44,812 miles
  • 2013 – 38,250 miles
  • 2012 – 32,247 miles
  • 2011 – 25,315 miles
  • 2010 – 20,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,989 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Swivel bushes slightly worn (unbonding) both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,989 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    99,989 miles
    Test number
    797999468453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Swivel bushes slightly worn (unbonding) both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail99,980 miles (+6,080)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,980 miles
    Test number
    748028961944
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Or Inside. (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rotted. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm arear bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Swivel bushes slightly worn (unbonding) both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass93,900 miles (+5,576)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,900 miles
    Test number
    987001456529
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material IN and OUT of brake flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides both edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass88,324 miles (+5,579)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,324 miles
    Test number
    288551885161
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Protective cover detached from its mounting both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass82,745 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,745 miles
    Test number
    142804296853
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Around interior rear view mirror, also central windscreen.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides shock absorber protective cover adrift from its mounting. (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail82,745 miles (+3,425)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,745 miles
    Test number
    873145199700
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Around interior rear view mirror, also central windscreen.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides shock absorber protective cover adrift from its mounting. (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass79,320 miles (+3,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,320 miles
    Test number
    755229699000
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass75,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,560 miles
    Test number
    181879036654
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail75,556 miles (+2,566)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,556 miles
    Test number
    462167309486
    • MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides outer insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass72,990 miles (+4,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,990 miles
    Test number
    216457539576
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted unable to test some testable items,

  11. Pass68,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,842 miles
    Test number
    711647037884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,842 miles (+4,607)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,842 miles
    Test number
    912567371102
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass64,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,235 miles
    Test number
    982745276482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail64,235 miles (+5,600)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,235 miles
    Test number
    750612448773
    • FailureCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryEngine EML on display
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass58,635 miles (+3,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,635 miles
    Test number
    213492578160
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass54,787 miles (+3,990)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,787 miles
    Test number
    921219842343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,797 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,797 miles
    Test number
    136988045075
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass50,797 miles (+5,985)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,797 miles
    Test number
    329918845090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,812 miles
    Test number
    846565354044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,812 miles (+6,562)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,812 miles
    Test number
    936165154004
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass38,250 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,250 miles
    Test number
    439394853015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,247 miles (+6,932)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,247 miles
    Test number
    127369042073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,315 miles (+4,649)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,315 miles
    Test number
    188250541080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,666 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,666 miles
    Test number
    312715130054
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges still just legal

Questions about T8 LEU

Does T8 LEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 LEU is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 LEU?
The MOT on T8 LEU is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 LEU done?
T8 LEU was recorded at 99,989 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,941 miles a year.
Has T8 LEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 LEU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 LEU 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 LEU find?
T8 LEU passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel bushes slightly worn (unbonding) both sides.; rear coil spring corroded both sides..

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