Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc
V8 FMHMOT history
V8 FMH is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 142,274 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 142,274 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,177 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 FMH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 FMH was last recorded at 142,274 miles on 7 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 142,273 miles · 6 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 7,177 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,274 miles
- 2025 – 138,658 miles
- 2024 – 136,583 miles
- 2023 – 134,312 miles
- 2022 – 132,206 miles
- 2021 – 131,517 miles
- 2020 – 128,443 miles
- 2019 – 118,849 miles
- 2018 – 109,619 miles
- 2017 – 100,507 miles
- 2016 – 93,844 miles
- 2015 – 75,089 miles
- 2014 – 55,365 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,274 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil level topped up - vehicle arrived with oil below minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOuter boot lock broken - boot opens from insideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear bushing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Middle exhaust section corroded and rear silencer worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively + LIGHT COATING OF SURFACE RUST
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 28 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,274 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 142,274 miles
- Test number
- 136063587333
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil level topped up - vehicle arrived with oil below minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter boot lock broken - boot opens from inside
Fail142,273 miles (+3,615)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,273 miles
- Test number
- 432027661984
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front 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))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil level topped up - vehicle arrived with oil below minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter boot lock broken - boot opens from inside
Pass138,658 miles (+2,075)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 138,658 miles
- Test number
- 877487788846
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front daytime running light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass136,583 miles (+2,271)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 136,583 miles
- Test number
- 666630358209
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass134,312 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 134,312 miles
- Test number
- 235629967133
- AdvisoryMiddle exhaust section corroded and rear silencer worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail134,310 miles (+2,104)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,310 miles
- Test number
- 326533601641
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF unit (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryMiddle exhaust section corroded and rear silencer worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated on dashboard
Pass132,206 miles (+689)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 132,206 miles
- Test number
- 890497957716
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose OUTER CASING CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass131,517 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 131,517 miles
- Test number
- 846370082019
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively + LIGHT COATING OF SURFACE RUST (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED
Fail131,517 miles (+3,074)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,517 miles
- Test number
- 922694639215
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively + LIGHT COATING OF SURFACE RUST (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED
Pass128,443 miles (+25)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 128,443 miles
- Test number
- 755801945725
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust is in poor condition
Fail128,418 miles (+9,569)2 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,418 miles
- Test number
- 390131926981
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust is in poor condition
Pass118,849 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 118,849 miles
- Test number
- 137213923148
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
Fail118,845 miles (+9,226)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,845 miles
- Test number
- 549494034620
- MajorExhaust system insecure centre to front (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass109,619 miles (+9,112)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 109,619 miles
- Test number
- 863988734888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,507 miles (+6,663)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 100,507 miles
- Test number
- 763843520530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,844 miles (+18,755)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 93,844 miles
- Test number
- 975704549895
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edge
- AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
- AdvisoryOffside headlight on min limit not adjusting
Pass75,089 miles (+19,724)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 75,089 miles
- Test number
- 977204985069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,365 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 55,365 miles
- Test number
- 107417584458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V8 FMH
- Does V8 FMH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 FMH is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 FMH?
- The MOT on V8 FMH is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 FMH done?
- V8 FMH was recorded at 142,274 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 7,177 miles a year.
- Has V8 FMH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 FMH has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on V8 FMH 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 FMH find?
- V8 FMH passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust system corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn, and 2 more.
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