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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LC08 UHPMOT history

LC08 UHP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 122,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LC08 UHP black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,487 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 UHP
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
16 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 UHP was last recorded at 122,487 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,395 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
92 miles
Average per year
6,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,487 miles
  • 2025 – 117,696 miles
  • 2023 – 110,142 miles
  • 2022 – 100,936 miles
  • 2021 – 89,377 miles
  • 2020 – 78,287 miles
  • 2019 – 72,173 miles
  • 2018 – 66,277 miles
  • 2017 – 58,981 miles
  • 2016 – 51,713 miles
  • 2015 – 43,643 miles
  • 2014 – 37,331 miles
  • 2013 – 33,028 miles
  • 2012 – 27,298 miles
  • 2011 – 23,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,487 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,487 miles (+92)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,487 miles
    Test number
    885350463509
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail122,395 miles (+4,699)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,395 miles
    Test number
    247583379084
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking Evidence of leakage from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning No assistance (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water from both washers (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass117,696 miles (+7,554)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    117,696 miles
    Test number
    759181400081
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rack boots starting to perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot damp (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Pass110,142 miles (+9,206)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,142 miles
    Test number
    121218363490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,936 miles (+11,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,936 miles
    Test number
    283753889810
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass89,377 miles (+11,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,377 miles
    Test number
    864977628465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass78,287 miles (+6,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,287 miles
    Test number
    718244386186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass72,173 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,173 miles
    Test number
    271225499517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,277 miles (+7,296)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,277 miles
    Test number
    918169994695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,981 miles (+7,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,981 miles
    Test number
    839070774375
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass51,713 miles (+8,070)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,713 miles
    Test number
    822118243416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,643 miles (+6,312)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,643 miles
    Test number
    927294461219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,331 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,331 miles
    Test number
    697852624137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail37,331 miles (+4,303)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,331 miles
    Test number
    645091924123
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass33,028 miles (+5,730)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,028 miles
    Test number
    639172093026
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass27,298 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,298 miles
    Test number
    796564192089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,514 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,514 miles
    Test number
    477064491033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC08 UHP

Does LC08 UHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 UHP is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 UHP?
The MOT on LC08 UHP is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 UHP done?
LC08 UHP was recorded at 122,487 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 6,687 miles a year.
Has LC08 UHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 UHP has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC08 UHP 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 UHP find?
LC08 UHP passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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