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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.

Y8 BMO red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass121,325 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 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.

  1. 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)
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass76,336 miles (+30,529)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,336 miles
    Test number
    936829632857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass17,767 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    17,767 miles
    Test number
    376046191681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,638 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    15,638 miles
    Test number
    646369956815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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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