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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LC08 FNPMOT history

LC08 FNP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 176,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LC08 FNP black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
176,402 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 FNP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 FNP was last recorded at 176,402 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 6,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,741 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,661 miles
Average per year
10,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,402 miles
  • 2024 – 169,741 miles
  • 2023 – 164,707 miles
  • 2022 – 150,078 miles
  • 2021 – 140,553 miles
  • 2020 – 134,415 miles
  • 2019 – 118,230 miles
  • 2018 – 101,336 miles
  • 2017 – 91,061 miles
  • 2016 – 80,120 miles
  • 2015 – 69,071 miles
  • 2014 – 57,817 miles
  • 2013 – 47,076 miles
  • 2012 – 36,743 miles
  • 2011 – 26,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,402 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryChassis/subframes corroded
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,402 miles (+6,661)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    176,402 miles
    Test number
    457565892489
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis/subframes corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,741 miles (+5,034)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    169,741 miles
    Test number
    228375694400
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass164,707 miles (+14,629)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    164,707 miles
    Test number
    456098233224
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass150,078 miles (+9,525)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,078 miles
    Test number
    916592366241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,553 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,553 miles
    Test number
    653720265239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail140,553 miles (+6,138)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,553 miles
    Test number
    544362708294
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass134,415 miles (+16,185)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    134,415 miles
    Test number
    837877958530
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass118,230 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,230 miles
    Test number
    521274190546
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail118,230 miles (+16,894)3 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,230 miles
    Test number
    829066258378
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass101,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,336 miles
    Test number
    517387456767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,336 miles (+10,275)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,336 miles
    Test number
    122669872683
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass91,061 miles (+10,941)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,061 miles
    Test number
    129341048615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,120 miles (+11,049)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,120 miles
    Test number
    279843121582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,071 miles (+11,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,071 miles
    Test number
    977989225112
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass57,817 miles (+10,741)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,817 miles
    Test number
    289963624155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,076 miles (+10,333)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,076 miles
    Test number
    289460613425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,743 miles (+10,034)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,743 miles
    Test number
    838362312123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,709 miles
    Test number
    697889401185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC08 FNP

Does LC08 FNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 FNP is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC08 FNP?
The MOT on LC08 FNP is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 FNP done?
LC08 FNP was recorded at 176,402 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 10,218 miles a year.
Has LC08 FNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 FNP has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LC08 FNP 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 FNP find?
LC08 FNP passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; chassis/subframes corroded, and 4 more.

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