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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,197 cc

Y8 LOUMOT history

Y8 LOU is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 47,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

Y8 LOU white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
47,644 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 LOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
22 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 LOU was last recorded at 47,644 miles on 27 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,644 miles · 26 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,644 miles
  • 2025 – 43,441 miles
  • 2024 – 39,518 miles
  • 2023 – 37,170 miles
  • 2022 – 34,084 miles
  • 2021 – 30,458 miles
  • 2020 – 28,290 miles
  • 2019 – 23,412 miles
  • 2018 – 16,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,644 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    47,644 miles
    Test number
    855888665427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail47,644 miles (+4,203)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,644 miles
    Test number
    899188861123
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass43,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    43,441 miles
    Test number
    977974692554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail43,441 miles (+3,923)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,441 miles
    Test number
    485504237149
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass39,518 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    39,518 miles
    Test number
    694638966207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail39,518 miles (+2,348)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,518 miles
    Test number
    603847239585
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure center exhaust sleave (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass37,170 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    37,170 miles
    Test number
    188394786606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,084 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    34,084 miles
    Test number
    325354559911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    30,458 miles
    Test number
    524425150848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,458 miles (+2,168)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,458 miles
    Test number
    972534354998
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass28,290 miles (+4,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    28,290 miles
    Test number
    435860796332
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass23,412 miles (+6,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    23,412 miles
    Test number
    459123017866
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass16,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    16,498 miles
    Test number
    401572115860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail16,498 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,498 miles
    Test number
    900438021449
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about Y8 LOU

Does Y8 LOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 LOU is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 LOU?
The MOT on Y8 LOU is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 LOU done?
Y8 LOU was recorded at 47,644 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 3,852 miles a year.
Has Y8 LOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 LOU has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 LOU 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 LOU find?
Y8 LOU passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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