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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc

Y8 LBWMOT history

Y8 LBW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 60,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

Y8 LBW grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
60,508 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 LBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
30 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 LBW was last recorded at 60,508 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,507 miles · 14 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,508 miles
  • 2025 – 59,262 miles
  • 2024 – 51,156 miles
  • 2023 – 47,498 miles
  • 2022 – 39,554 miles
  • 2021 – 32,726 miles
  • 2020 – 28,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,508 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,508 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    60,508 miles
    Test number
    256735373191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail60,507 miles (+1,245)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,507 miles
    Test number
    828513307375
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification arm fitted incorrectly (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification arm fitted wrong (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  3. Pass59,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    59,262 miles
    Test number
    695209882427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail59,262 miles (+3,485)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,262 miles
    Test number
    178395359215
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass55,777 miles (+4,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    55,777 miles
    Test number
    917394108790
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass51,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    51,156 miles
    Test number
    923851433215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,156 miles (+3,658)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,156 miles
    Test number
    567664094410
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass47,498 miles (+7,944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    47,498 miles
    Test number
    158381007421
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass39,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    39,554 miles
    Test number
    909375978610
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components.

  10. Fail39,554 miles (+6,828)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,554 miles
    Test number
    968743713332
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components.

  11. Pass32,726 miles (+4,280)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    32,726 miles
    Test number
    749444019398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    28,446 miles
    Test number
    951883778091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 LBW

Does Y8 LBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 LBW is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 LBW?
The MOT on Y8 LBW is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 LBW done?
Y8 LBW was recorded at 60,508 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 4,743 miles a year.
Has Y8 LBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 LBW has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 LBW 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 LBW find?
Y8 LBW passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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