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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LC08 FNGMOT history

LC08 FNG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LC08 FNG blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
114,503 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 FNG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 FNG was last recorded at 114,503 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,482 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
5,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,503 miles
  • 2025 – 109,439 miles
  • 2024 – 103,504 miles
  • 2023 – 95,078 miles
  • 2022 – 95,018 miles
  • 2021 – 94,905 miles
  • 2020 – 94,690 miles
  • 2019 – 93,209 miles
  • 2018 – 86,543 miles
  • 2017 – 80,202 miles
  • 2016 – 73,847 miles
  • 2015 – 66,617 miles
  • 2014 – 58,804 miles
  • 2013 – 49,445 miles
  • 2012 – 40,132 miles
  • 2011 – 31,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,503 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/55/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    114,503 miles
    Test number
    169920633137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,503 miles (+21)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,503 miles
    Test number
    490655221468
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail114,482 miles (+5,043)1 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,482 miles
    Test number
    704994072017
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Pass109,439 miles (+5,935)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,439 miles
    Test number
    188393476054
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met minimum requirement
  5. Pass103,504 miles (+8,426)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    103,504 miles
    Test number
    681661117423
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. Pass95,078 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    95,078 miles
    Test number
    743875988128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass95,018 miles (+113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,018 miles
    Test number
    404114893912
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (poor condition)195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s front inner c/v boot slight leak
  8. Pass94,905 miles (+215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,905 miles
    Test number
    133248948851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass94,690 miles (+1,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,690 miles
    Test number
    583672834275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass93,209 miles (+3,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    93,209 miles
    Test number
    746636802967
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Fail90,207 miles (+3,664)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,207 miles
    Test number
    108160298391
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNumber plate lamps weak
  12. Pass86,543 miles (+6,341)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,543 miles
    Test number
    476129320794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,202 miles
    Test number
    459160527326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,192 miles (+6,345)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,192 miles
    Test number
    396956099736
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass73,847 miles (+7,230)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,847 miles
    Test number
    929790075017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,617 miles (+7,813)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,617 miles
    Test number
    718666865199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,804 miles (+9,359)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,804 miles
    Test number
    589357064142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,445 miles (+9,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,445 miles
    Test number
    219266283144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass40,132 miles (+8,773)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,132 miles
    Test number
    657507172190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,359 miles
    Test number
    807676781158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 FNG

Does LC08 FNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 FNG is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 FNG?
The MOT on LC08 FNG is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 FNG done?
LC08 FNG was recorded at 114,503 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 5,525 miles a year.
Has LC08 FNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 FNG has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LC08 FNG 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 LC08 FNG find?
LC08 FNG passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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