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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

X8 JCUMOT history

X8 JCU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 57,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

X8 JCU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
57,513 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 JCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 JCU was last recorded at 57,513 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 5,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,792 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,721 miles
Average per year
4,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,513 miles
  • 2025 – 51,792 miles
  • 2024 – 45,729 miles
  • 2023 – 40,700 miles
  • 2022 – 39,004 miles
  • 2021 – 33,326 miles
  • 2020 – 28,799 miles
  • 2019 – 24,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,513 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 24 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,513 miles (+5,721)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    57,513 miles
    Test number
    741756864774
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass51,792 miles (+178)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    51,792 miles
    Test number
    298139994992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail51,614 miles (+5,885)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,614 miles
    Test number
    605630644136
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. N/S is 195/60/15 should be 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass45,729 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    45,729 miles
    Test number
    441408326431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail45,722 miles (+5,022)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,722 miles
    Test number
    405157934329
    • MajorNearside Brake cable damaged hand brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever loose to floor fixing (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  6. Pass40,700 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    40,700 miles
    Test number
    741252393888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,004 miles (+5,678)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    39,004 miles
    Test number
    682866821416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,326 miles (+4,527)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    33,326 miles
    Test number
    691583779380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing close to 2mm wear bars in centre of tread

  9. Pass28,799 miles (+4,109)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    28,799 miles
    Test number
    508380800354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    24,690 miles
    Test number
    522315704070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 JCU

Does X8 JCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 JCU is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 JCU?
The MOT on X8 JCU is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 JCU done?
X8 JCU was recorded at 57,513 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,989 miles a year.
Has X8 JCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 JCU has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on X8 JCU 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 X8 JCU find?
X8 JCU passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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