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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,390 cc

V8 LJGMOT history

V8 LJG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 70,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

V8 LJG black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,542 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 LJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
4 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 LJG was last recorded at 70,542 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,537 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,542 miles
  • 2025 – 66,626 miles
  • 2024 – 63,857 miles
  • 2023 – 61,881 miles
  • 2022 – 58,736 miles
  • 2021 – 55,499 miles
  • 2020 – 52,126 miles
  • 2019 – 43,720 miles
  • 2018 – 38,273 miles
  • 2017 – 31,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,542 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,542 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,542 miles
    Test number
    174060937566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail70,537 miles (+3,911)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,537 miles
    Test number
    173426733527
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass66,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    66,626 miles
    Test number
    241763192638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail66,626 miles (+2,769)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,626 miles
    Test number
    588875754645
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. Pass63,857 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    63,857 miles
    Test number
    760064553336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,881 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    61,881 miles
    Test number
    653905783448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,736 miles (+3,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,736 miles
    Test number
    614698463410
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass55,499 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    55,499 miles
    Test number
    849088390755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    52,126 miles
    Test number
    778362535439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,126 miles (+8,406)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,126 miles
    Test number
    395733519351
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass43,720 miles (+5,447)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,720 miles
    Test number
    591446169612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,273 miles (+6,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,273 miles
    Test number
    953401914826
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower under trays fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryFront Lower under tray fitted at time of test
  13. Pass31,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    31,311 miles
    Test number
    108417006621
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have age related perishing

Questions about V8 LJG

Does V8 LJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 LJG is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 LJG?
The MOT on V8 LJG is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 LJG done?
V8 LJG was recorded at 70,542 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 4,217 miles a year.
Has V8 LJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 LJG has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 LJG 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 LJG find?
V8 LJG passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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