Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
Y8 OLJMOT history
Y8 OLJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 96,890 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 96,890 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,363 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 OLJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 12 May 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 OLJ was last recorded at 96,890 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 5,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,366 miles · 15 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,524 miles
- Average per year
- 5,363 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,890 miles
- 2025 – 91,366 miles
- 2024 – 84,646 miles
- 2023 – 78,224 miles
- 2022 – 73,353 miles
- 2020 – 67,110 miles
- 2019 – 64,024 miles
- 2018 – 59,138 miles
- 2017 – 55,100 miles
- 2016 – 52,573 miles
- 2015 – 51,060 miles
- 2014 – 33,890 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,890 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 22 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,890 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 96,890 miles
- Test number
- 120801609364
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail96,879 miles (+5,513)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,879 miles
- Test number
- 481792944101
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass91,366 miles (+6,720)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 91,366 miles
- Test number
- 592860467319
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass84,646 miles (+6,422)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 84,646 miles
- Test number
- 267109201020
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,224 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 78,224 miles
- Test number
- 853547235699
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail78,224 miles (+4,871)3 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,224 miles
- Test number
- 136041145100
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,353 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 73,353 miles
- Test number
- 152987844538
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail73,353 miles (+6,243)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,353 miles
- Test number
- 399126404293
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,110 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 67,110 miles
- Test number
- 707341297549
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail67,110 miles (+3,086)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,110 miles
- Test number
- 525757403866
- Repaired at testOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass64,024 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 64,024 miles
- Test number
- 717113625504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,024 miles (+4,886)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,024 miles
- Test number
- 177139730617
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass59,138 miles (+4,038)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 59,138 miles
- Test number
- 660219874713
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,100 miles (+2,527)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 55,100 miles
- Test number
- 167176524403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,573 miles (+1,513)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 52,573 miles
- Test number
- 979055953998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,060 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 51,060 miles
- Test number
- 149066682884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,060 miles (+3,762)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,060 miles
- Test number
- 277295527961
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass47,298 miles (+13,408)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2016
- Odometer
- 47,298 miles
- Test number
- 298117925495
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass33,890 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2015
- Odometer
- 33,890 miles
- Test number
- 836442014110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y8 OLJ
- Does Y8 OLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 OLJ is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 OLJ?
- The MOT on Y8 OLJ is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y8 OLJ done?
- Y8 OLJ was recorded at 96,890 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 5,363 miles a year.
- Has Y8 OLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 OLJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y8 OLJ 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 OLJ find?
- Y8 OLJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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