Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc
Y8 VSSMOT history
Y8 VSS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 73,102 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 73,102 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,114 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 VSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,197 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 24 Feb 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 VSS was last recorded at 73,102 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 5,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 67,552 miles · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,550 miles
- Average per year
- 7,114 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,102 miles
- 2025 – 67,552 miles
- 2024 – 62,575 miles
- 2023 – 51,744 miles
- 2022 – 43,354 miles
- 2021 – 37,967 miles
- 2020 – 29,651 miles
- 2019 – 21,799 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,102 miles
- MinorFront Upper Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
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 Nail in tyre
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
10 tests since 4 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,102 miles (+5,550)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 73,102 miles
- Test number
- 713231850813
- MinorFront Upper Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,552 miles (+4,977)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 67,552 miles
- Test number
- 394792747662
- MinorFront Upper Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slight damage to bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass62,575 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 62,575 miles
- Test number
- 372946828009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail62,575 miles (+10,831)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,575 miles
- Test number
- 711644327614
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass51,744 miles (+78)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 51,744 miles
- Test number
- 131074834445
- MinorFront Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail51,666 miles (+8,312)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,666 miles
- Test number
- 514121130446
- 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))
- MinorFront Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass43,354 miles (+5,387)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 43,354 miles
- Test number
- 445840820672
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass37,967 miles (+8,316)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 37,967 miles
- Test number
- 498702328692
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass29,651 miles (+7,852)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 29,651 miles
- Test number
- 551834444833
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,799 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 21,799 miles
- Test number
- 886355545388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y8 VSS
- Does Y8 VSS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 VSS is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 VSS?
- The MOT on Y8 VSS is valid until 21 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 VSS done?
- Y8 VSS was recorded at 73,102 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 7,114 miles a year.
- Has Y8 VSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 VSS has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y8 VSS 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 VSS find?
- Y8 VSS passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects: front upper window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.