Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
LC08 UHMMOT history
LC08 UHM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,991 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 69,991 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,595 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC08 UHM
- 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
- 30 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC08 UHM was last recorded at 69,991 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 1,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,804 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,187 miles
- Average per year
- 3,595 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,991 miles
- 2025 – 68,804 miles
- 2024 – 65,762 miles
- 2023 – 63,167 miles
- 2022 – 60,693 miles
- 2021 – 59,221 miles
- 2020 – 57,029 miles
- 2019 – 54,475 miles
- 2018 – 50,266 miles
- 2017 – 48,201 miles
- 2016 – 44,271 miles
- 2015 – 39,785 miles
- 2014 – 35,261 miles
- 2013 – 27,652 miles
- 2012 – 20,939 miles
- 2011 – 14,414 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,991 miles
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder 195-55-15
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 8 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,991 miles (+1,187)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 69,991 miles
- Test number
- 545453536992
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass68,804 miles (+3,042)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 68,804 miles
- Test number
- 497702372593
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe on rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,762 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 65,762 miles
- Test number
- 213961764777
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail65,762 miles (+2,595)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,762 miles
- Test number
- 164483454681
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass63,167 miles (+2,474)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 63,167 miles
- Test number
- 413289261914
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass60,693 miles (+1,472)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 60,693 miles
- Test number
- 504641922355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,221 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 59,221 miles
- Test number
- 363735909713
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder 195-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail59,221 miles (+2,192)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,221 miles
- Test number
- 690589979897
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder 195-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,029 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 57,029 miles
- Test number
- 411919514058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,028 miles (+2,553)5 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,028 miles
- Test number
- 608742925661
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle os slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Alloy wheel damaged with sharp edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass54,475 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 54,475 miles
- Test number
- 883787832732
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail54,475 miles (+4,209)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,475 miles
- Test number
- 568090706599
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass50,266 miles (+2,065)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 50,266 miles
- Test number
- 692751759197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,201 miles (+3,930)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 48,201 miles
- Test number
- 735757247247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,271 miles (+4,486)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 44,271 miles
- Test number
- 366197008244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,785 miles (+4,524)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 39,785 miles
- Test number
- 387091305116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass35,261 miles (+7,609)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 35,261 miles
- Test number
- 659218394061
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass27,652 miles (+6,713)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 27,652 miles
- Test number
- 236343013111
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,939 miles (+6,525)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 20,939 miles
- Test number
- 676321622133
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear tyres cracking
Pass14,414 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 14,414 miles
- Test number
- 187998491426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC08 UHM
- Does LC08 UHM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 UHM is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC08 UHM?
- The MOT on LC08 UHM is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC08 UHM done?
- LC08 UHM was recorded at 69,991 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 3,595 miles a year.
- Has LC08 UHM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC08 UHM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LC08 UHM 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 UHM find?
- LC08 UHM passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.
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