
Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,197 cc
Y8 BMOMOT history
Y8 BMO is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 121,325 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 121,325 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,995 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 BMO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,197 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 14 Dec 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 BMO was last recorded at 121,325 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 10,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,150 miles · 9 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,175 miles
- Average per year
- 11,995 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,325 miles
- 2025 – 111,150 miles
- 2024 – 101,584 miles
- 2023 – 87,321 miles
- 2022 – 78,563 miles
- 2021 – 76,336 miles
- 2020 – 45,807 miles
- 2018 – 17,767 miles
- 2017 – 15,638 miles
- 2016 – 9,073 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 29 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,325 miles (+10,175)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 121,325 miles
- Test number
- 216022474930
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass111,150 miles (+9,566)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 111,150 miles
- Test number
- 568377419444
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass101,584 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 101,584 miles
- Test number
- 489155362171
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail101,582 miles (+14,261)3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,582 miles
- Test number
- 216004183461
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,321 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 87,321 miles
- Test number
- 584265244693
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s front (5.3.2 (b))
Fail87,321 miles (+8,758)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,321 miles
- Test number
- 877588865059
- MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorBrake lever has restricted free movement n/s rear caliper - handbrake lever seized (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s front (5.3.2 (b))
Pass78,563 miles (+2,227)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 78,563 miles
- Test number
- 562278454724
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass76,336 miles (+30,529)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 76,336 miles
- Test number
- 936829632857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,807 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2021
- Odometer
- 45,807 miles
- Test number
- 278591176431
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail45,807 miles (+28,040)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,807 miles
- Test number
- 824716321213
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass17,767 miles (+2,129)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 17,767 miles
- Test number
- 376046191681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,638 miles (+57)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 15,638 miles
- Test number
- 646369956815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,581 miles (+6,508)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,581 miles
- Test number
- 386950889264
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass9,073 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 9,073 miles
- Test number
- 712885820416
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryAll tyres starting to crack
Questions about Y8 BMO
- Does Y8 BMO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 BMO is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 BMO?
- The MOT on Y8 BMO is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y8 BMO done?
- Y8 BMO was recorded at 121,325 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 11,995 miles a year.
- Has Y8 BMO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 BMO has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y8 BMO 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 BMO find?
- Y8 BMO passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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