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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LC08 OUPMOT history

LC08 OUP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LC08 OUP blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
142,298 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 OUP
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
24 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 OUP was last recorded at 142,298 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 12,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Mar 2021: 95,477 miles, lower than 917,716 miles on 4 Mar 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
129,343 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,955 miles
Average per year
7,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,298 miles
  • 2025 – 129,343 miles
  • 2024 – 117,325 miles
  • 2023 – 111,099 miles
  • 2022 – 104,158 miles
  • 2021 – 95,477 miles
  • 2020 – 917,716 miles
  • 2019 – 84,532 miles
  • 2018 – 76,380 miles
  • 2017 – 70,917 miles
  • 2016 – 70,041 miles
  • 2015 – 68,140 miles
  • 2014 – 65,194 miles
  • 2013 – 47,467 miles
  • 2012 – 38,884 miles
  • 2011 – 29,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,298 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    142,298 miles
    Test number
    745824169440
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,298 miles (+12,955)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,298 miles
    Test number
    956662830869
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,343 miles (+12,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,343 miles
    Test number
    260968596210
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,325 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,325 miles
    Test number
    763860780470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,324 miles (+6,225)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,324 miles
    Test number
    294166124502
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,099 miles (+6,941)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,099 miles
    Test number
    946407317920
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,158 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,158 miles
    Test number
    983055147916
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail104,158 miles (+8,681)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,158 miles
    Test number
    297925735630
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,477 miles (-822,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,477 miles
    Test number
    914932275163
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass917,716 miles (+826,002)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    917,716 miles
    Test number
    409468245132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,714 miles (+7,182)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,714 miles
    Test number
    755670238861
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass84,532 miles (+8,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,532 miles
    Test number
    867756812983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass76,380 miles (+5,463)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,380 miles
    Test number
    363192629261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,917 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,917 miles
    Test number
    731366945422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,041 miles (+1,901)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,041 miles
    Test number
    604796116930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass68,140 miles (+2,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,140 miles
    Test number
    886858565171
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Pass65,194 miles (+17,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,194 miles
    Test number
    309271974127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass47,467 miles (+8,583)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,467 miles
    Test number
    247126673451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass38,884 miles (+9,087)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,884 miles
    Test number
    427550582125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,797 miles
    Test number
    218033751468
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LC08 OUP

Does LC08 OUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 OUP is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 OUP?
The MOT on LC08 OUP is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 OUP done?
LC08 OUP was recorded at 142,298 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 7,608 miles a year.
Has LC08 OUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 OUP has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LC08 OUP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC08 OUP find?
LC08 OUP passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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