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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,600 cc

LC08 WPJMOT history

LC08 WPJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

LC08 WPJ red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
114,137 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 WPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 WPJ was last recorded at 114,137 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,136 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,137 miles
  • 2024 – 101,685 miles
  • 2023 – 92,452 miles
  • 2022 – 91,781 miles
  • 2021 – 90,841 miles
  • 2020 – 89,882 miles
  • 2019 – 86,293 miles
  • 2018 – 86,173 miles
  • 2017 – 82,753 miles
  • 2016 – 72,095 miles
  • 2015 – 63,409 miles
  • 2014 – 57,721 miles
  • 2013 – 48,939 miles
  • 2012 – 31,965 miles
  • 2011 – 15,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,137 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Valve stem slightly damaged both cracking/perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,137 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    114,137 miles
    Test number
    410315570372
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail114,136 miles (+12,451)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,136 miles
    Test number
    571172939442
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,685 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,685 miles
    Test number
    240207339110
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail101,684 miles (+9,232)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,684 miles
    Test number
    495123060529
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,452 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,452 miles
    Test number
    474189767894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,781 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,781 miles
    Test number
    936490260274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail91,780 miles (+939)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,780 miles
    Test number
    751766783626
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass90,841 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    90,841 miles
    Test number
    562239918953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,840 miles (+958)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,840 miles
    Test number
    941876786918
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced frosting over (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced frosting over (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass89,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    89,882 miles
    Test number
    736553301964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,882 miles (+3,589)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,882 miles
    Test number
    458608320374
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps, no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass86,293 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    86,293 miles
    Test number
    133364209009
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged both cracking/perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below min on inner edge, cracking over tread (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail86,290 miles (+117)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,290 miles
    Test number
    912975215443
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect frosting headlights affecting beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open fuel flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged both cracking/perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below min on inner edge, cracking over tread (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass86,173 miles (+3,420)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,173 miles
    Test number
    709702330809
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured top of battery (4.11 (a) (i))

  15. Pass82,753 miles (+10,658)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,753 miles
    Test number
    797869561952
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass72,095 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,095 miles
    Test number
    791606816729
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn
    • AdvisoryTailgate struts weak

  17. Fail72,095 miles (+8,686)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,095 miles
    Test number
    514142726286
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFlexible section of exhaust leaking
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn
    • AdvisoryTailgate struts weak

  18. Pass63,409 miles (+5,688)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,409 miles
    Test number
    169274215160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteWiper blades worn

  19. Pass57,721 miles (+8,782)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,721 miles
    Test number
    385268014191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteRear bump stops worn

  20. Pass48,939 miles (+16,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,939 miles
    Test number
    825979723163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass31,965 miles (+16,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,965 miles
    Test number
    275999122169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass15,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,346 miles
    Test number
    406943631185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 WPJ

Does LC08 WPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 WPJ expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 WPJ?
The MOT on LC08 WPJ expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 WPJ done?
LC08 WPJ was recorded at 114,137 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 6,975 miles a year.
Has LC08 WPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 WPJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LC08 WPJ 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 WPJ find?
LC08 WPJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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