Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc
V8 BNSMOT history
V8 BNS is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 75,202 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 75,202 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,373 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 BNS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 29 Sept 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 BNS was last recorded at 75,202 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 8,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,401 miles · 23 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,801 miles
- Average per year
- 5,373 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,202 miles
- 2025 – 66,401 miles
- 2024 – 60,650 miles
- 2023 – 55,978 miles
- 2022 – 49,849 miles
- 2021 – 45,269 miles
- 2020 – 41,257 miles
- 2019 – 37,559 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,202 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror loose
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 19 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,202 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 75,202 miles
- Test number
- 480969192730
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail75,200 miles (+8,799)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,200 miles
- Test number
- 871481361306
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass66,401 miles (+590)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 66,401 miles
- Test number
- 394074118274
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail65,811 miles (+5,161)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,811 miles
- Test number
- 301014946635
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass60,650 miles (+4,672)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 60,650 miles
- Test number
- 217895628497
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joiner (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass55,978 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 55,978 miles
- Test number
- 452167974740
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail55,978 miles (+6,129)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,978 miles
- Test number
- 545055895020
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side 50kg (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass49,849 miles (+4,580)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 49,849 miles
- Test number
- 414393587145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,269 miles (+4,012)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 45,269 miles
- Test number
- 995936227596
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass41,257 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 41,257 miles
- Test number
- 951830009382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,257 miles (+3,698)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,257 miles
- Test number
- 861865656399
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass37,559 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 37,559 miles
- Test number
- 503155082940
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Questions about V8 BNS
- Does V8 BNS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 BNS is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 BNS?
- The MOT on V8 BNS is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 BNS done?
- V8 BNS was recorded at 75,202 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 5,373 miles a year.
- Has V8 BNS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 BNS has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on V8 BNS 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 V8 BNS find?
- V8 BNS passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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