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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LC08 VNFMOT history

LC08 VNF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

LC08 VNF blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
121,088 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 VNF
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
9 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 VNF was last recorded at 121,088 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 4,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,852 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,236 miles
Average per year
6,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,088 miles
  • 2025 – 116,852 miles
  • 2024 – 114,030 miles
  • 2023 – 110,703 miles
  • 2022 – 107,091 miles
  • 2021 – 103,416 miles
  • 2020 – 99,748 miles
  • 2019 – 97,118 miles
  • 2018 – 91,928 miles
  • 2017 – 87,959 miles
  • 2016 – 81,848 miles
  • 2015 – 67,022 miles
  • 2014 – 56,199 miles
  • 2013 – 34,500 miles
  • 2012 – 29,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,088 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high. (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,088 miles (+4,236)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    121,088 miles
    Test number
    715635635317
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high. (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Pass116,852 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,852 miles
    Test number
    213095015415
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high. (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Fail116,849 miles (+2,819)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,849 miles
    Test number
    659711971985
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high. (1.1.6 (d))

  4. Pass114,030 miles (+3,327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,030 miles
    Test number
    940090420880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side mirror glass is damage
    • AdvisoryParking brake leaver travel

  5. Pass110,703 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,703 miles
    Test number
    593366008057
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing mirror cover missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail110,679 miles (+3,588)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,679 miles
    Test number
    315636882921
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (both tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing mirror cover missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass107,091 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,091 miles
    Test number
    289771566713
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide mirror cover missing

  8. Fail107,091 miles (+3,675)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,091 miles
    Test number
    922605598099
    • DangerousFront Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide mirror cover missing

  9. Pass103,416 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,416 miles
    Test number
    294667967444
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail103,415 miles (+3,667)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,415 miles
    Test number
    399121346981
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear WHEEL BINDING

  11. Pass99,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,748 miles
    Test number
    675256354887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,744 miles (+2,626)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,744 miles
    Test number
    707488359937
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass97,118 miles (+5,190)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,118 miles
    Test number
    415891555465
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  14. Pass91,928 miles (+3,969)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,928 miles
    Test number
    694704316738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,959 miles (+6,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,959 miles
    Test number
    182736324604
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass81,848 miles (+14,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,848 miles
    Test number
    798526271988
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass67,022 miles (+10,823)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,022 miles
    Test number
    294415379349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover dropped
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass56,199 miles (+11,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,199 miles
    Test number
    629461184258
    • 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)

  19. Pass44,390 miles (+9,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    44,390 miles
    Test number
    255577014062
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass34,500 miles (+4,549)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,500 miles
    Test number
    686651833037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,951 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    29,951 miles
    Test number
    936304242001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail29,951 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,951 miles
    Test number
    656590742079
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC08 VNF

Does LC08 VNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 VNF is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 VNF?
The MOT on LC08 VNF is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 VNF done?
LC08 VNF was recorded at 121,088 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 6,288 miles a year.
Has LC08 VNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 VNF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LC08 VNF 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 VNF find?
LC08 VNF passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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