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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,395 cc

Y8 BGTMOT history

Y8 BGT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 67,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

Y8 BGT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
67,758 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 BGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 BGT was last recorded at 67,758 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 5,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,169 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,589 miles
Average per year
5,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,758 miles
  • 2025 – 62,169 miles
  • 2024 – 55,762 miles
  • 2023 – 50,076 miles
  • 2022 – 46,810 miles
  • 2021 – 43,449 miles
  • 2020 – 40,876 miles
  • 2019 – 36,663 miles
  • 2018 – 33,710 miles
  • 2017 – 23,262 miles
  • 2016 – 13,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,758 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear tyres going out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,758 miles (+5,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    67,758 miles
    Test number
    319062142778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Pass62,169 miles (+6,407)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    62,169 miles
    Test number
    989496138526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,762 miles (+5,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    55,762 miles
    Test number
    262135505889
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass50,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    914849380462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail50,076 miles (+3,266)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    582614487139
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  6. Pass46,810 miles (+3,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,810 miles
    Test number
    774955252701
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass43,449 miles (+142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    43,449 miles
    Test number
    273906522923
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail43,307 miles (+2,431)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,307 miles
    Test number
    517117756954
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass40,876 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,876 miles
    Test number
    453968608083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,663 miles (+2,953)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,663 miles
    Test number
    421118471722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,710 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,710 miles
    Test number
    933296731089
    • AdvisoryRear tyres going out of shape
  12. Fail33,702 miles (+10,440)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,702 miles
    Test number
    248783101073
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres going out of shape
  13. Pass23,262 miles (+10,083)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    23,262 miles
    Test number
    508988119878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    13,179 miles
    Test number
    946520405135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 BGT

Does Y8 BGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 BGT is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 BGT?
The MOT on Y8 BGT is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 BGT done?
Y8 BGT was recorded at 67,758 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 5,743 miles a year.
Has Y8 BGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 BGT has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y8 BGT 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 Y8 BGT find?
Y8 BGT passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted.

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