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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LO08 GFVMOT history

LO08 GFV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LO08 GFV grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
100,959 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 GFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 GFV was last recorded at 100,959 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,959 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,959 miles
  • 2025 – 97,298 miles
  • 2024 – 94,348 miles
  • 2023 – 91,871 miles
  • 2022 – 88,930 miles
  • 2021 – 84,906 miles
  • 2020 – 80,720 miles
  • 2019 – 76,280 miles
  • 2018 – 67,584 miles
  • 2017 – 63,299 miles
  • 2016 – 52,033 miles
  • 2015 – 46,781 miles
  • 2014 – 43,147 miles
  • 2013 – 39,273 miles
  • 2012 – 36,887 miles
  • 2011 – 29,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,959 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    100,959 miles
    Test number
    235704341614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,959 miles (+3,661)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,959 miles
    Test number
    124901648939
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass97,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    123227736564
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail97,298 miles (+2,950)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    425916202881
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass94,348 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,348 miles
    Test number
    775150415421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,276 miles (+2,405)2 major5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,276 miles
    Test number
    763585522027
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass91,871 miles (+2,941)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,871 miles
    Test number
    846704723627
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryReverse light does not emit white light
  8. Pass88,930 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,930 miles
    Test number
    774611196127
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light showing red to rear
  9. Fail88,930 miles (+4,024)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,930 miles
    Test number
    461108531661
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light showing red to rear
  10. Pass84,906 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,906 miles
    Test number
    327137260045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,720 miles
    Test number
    548979220840
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryReverse light showing red to the rear
  12. Fail80,720 miles (+4,440)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,720 miles
    Test number
    865707135848
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse light showing red to the rear
  13. Pass76,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    76,280 miles
    Test number
    884881104039
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse light showing red light to rear
  14. Fail76,275 miles (+8,691)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,275 miles
    Test number
    913131225953
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse light showing red light to rear
  15. Pass67,584 miles (+4,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,584 miles
    Test number
    741189144041
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  16. Pass63,299 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,299 miles
    Test number
    844974174051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,282 miles (+11,249)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,282 miles
    Test number
    904145079364
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  18. Pass52,033 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,033 miles
    Test number
    677979877470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,441 miles (+4,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,441 miles
    Test number
    790590160447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  20. Pass46,781 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,781 miles
    Test number
    945774265043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,147 miles (+3,874)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,147 miles
    Test number
    515565664018
    • NoteRear tyres cracking
  22. Pass39,273 miles (+2,386)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,273 miles
    Test number
    165354543466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,887 miles (+7,565)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,887 miles
    Test number
    109492752449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,322 miles
    Test number
    297697911483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 GFV

Does LO08 GFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 GFV is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 GFV?
The MOT on LO08 GFV is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 GFV done?
LO08 GFV was recorded at 100,959 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,653 miles a year.
Has LO08 GFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 GFV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 GFV 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 LO08 GFV find?
LO08 GFV passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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