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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

Y8 PMFMOT history

Y8 PMF is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

Y8 PMF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,121 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 PMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 PMF was last recorded at 116,121 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 11,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,538 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,583 miles
Average per year
6,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,121 miles
  • 2025 – 104,538 miles
  • 2024 – 87,113 miles
  • 2023 – 59,139 miles
  • 2022 – 57,634 miles
  • 2021 – 56,029 miles
  • 2020 – 54,694 miles
  • 2019 – 52,320 miles
  • 2018 – 49,543 miles
  • 2017 – 46,665 miles
  • 2016 – 43,364 miles
  • 2015 – 40,013 miles
  • 2014 – 36,507 miles
  • 2013 – 32,160 miles
  • 2012 – 27,563 miles
  • 2011 – 25,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,121 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,121 miles (+11,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,121 miles
    Test number
    742901833342
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass104,538 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,538 miles
    Test number
    514761547710
    • 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))

  3. Fail104,537 miles (+17,424)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,537 miles
    Test number
    936355698563
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass87,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,113 miles
    Test number
    654128600082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail87,113 miles (+857)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,113 miles
    Test number
    386856757579
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  6. Fail86,256 miles (+27,117)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,256 miles
    Test number
    862398640482
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also completly bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also completly bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass59,139 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,139 miles
    Test number
    445906202758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,634 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,634 miles
    Test number
    811992809823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,029 miles (+1,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,029 miles
    Test number
    566904037501
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass54,694 miles (+2,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,694 miles
    Test number
    376587296746
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust deteriated

  11. Pass52,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,320 miles
    Test number
    250801572697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,320 miles (+2,777)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,320 miles
    Test number
    124960653918
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass49,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,543 miles
    Test number
    388778594522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,543 miles (+2,878)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,543 miles
    Test number
    544684416196
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass46,665 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,665 miles
    Test number
    695860186740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,364 miles (+3,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,364 miles
    Test number
    945128872334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail40,013 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,013 miles
    Test number
    907348165030
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass40,013 miles (+3,506)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,013 miles
    Test number
    965278965092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,507 miles (+4,347)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,507 miles
    Test number
    837021974078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,160 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,160 miles
    Test number
    395214473093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,563 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,563 miles
    Test number
    535393272078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,265 miles
    Test number
    735892781099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 PMF

Does Y8 PMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 PMF is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 PMF?
The MOT on Y8 PMF is valid until 31 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 PMF done?
Y8 PMF was recorded at 116,121 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 6,114 miles a year.
Has Y8 PMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 PMF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 PMF 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 PMF find?
Y8 PMF passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axel bushes; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear.

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