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Volkswagen Polo

Orange · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

T8 ORDMOT history

T8 ORD is an orange petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 106,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
106,043 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 ORD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 ORD was last recorded at 106,043 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 5,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,234 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,809 miles
Average per year
8,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,043 miles
  • 2024 – 100,234 miles
  • 2023 – 93,327 miles
  • 2022 – 85,394 miles
  • 2021 – 79,976 miles
  • 2020 – 65,395 miles
  • 2019 – 56,172 miles
  • 2018 – 45,654 miles
  • 2017 – 41,441 miles
  • 2016 – 33,455 miles
  • 2015 – 14,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,043 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,043 miles (+5,809)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    106,043 miles
    Test number
    864290119277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,234 miles (+6,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,234 miles
    Test number
    728568378804
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass93,327 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,327 miles
    Test number
    362459852408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail93,318 miles (+20)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,318 miles
    Test number
    970183712420
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail93,298 miles (+7,904)3 major2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,298 miles
    Test number
    493350588186
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letter S is slightly loose may fall of (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly touching hitting underbody
    • AdvisoryLamp indicator on dashboard indicates there's a lamp not working but all lamps are working
    • AdvisoryUndertray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  6. Pass85,394 miles (+5,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,394 miles
    Test number
    412360216397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass79,976 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,976 miles
    Test number
    486227098758
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail79,976 miles (+14,581)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,976 miles
    Test number
    113350714410
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass65,395 miles (+5,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,395 miles
    Test number
    227874914756
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
  10. Pass59,570 miles (+3,398)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,570 miles
    Test number
    388900130284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass56,172 miles (+10,518)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,172 miles
    Test number
    680649595042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,654 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,654 miles
    Test number
    592256543139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,441 miles (+7,986)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,441 miles
    Test number
    339390662896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,455 miles (+19,015)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,455 miles
    Test number
    756321356240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    14,440 miles
    Test number
    595758425066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 ORD

Does T8 ORD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 ORD is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T8 ORD?
The MOT on T8 ORD is valid until 22 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 ORD done?
T8 ORD was recorded at 106,043 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 8,468 miles a year.
Has T8 ORD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 ORD has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T8 ORD 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 ORD find?
T8 ORD passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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