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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LO08 OAVMOT history

LO08 OAV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 53,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

LO08 OAV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
53,841 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 OAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 OAV was last recorded at 53,841 miles on 13 May 2026, 2,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,504 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,337 miles
Average per year
2,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,841 miles
  • 2025 – 51,504 miles
  • 2024 – 49,893 miles
  • 2023 – 47,656 miles
  • 2022 – 45,796 miles
  • 2021 – 44,298 miles
  • 2020 – 43,831 miles
  • 2019 – 38,481 miles
  • 2018 – 32,136 miles
  • 2017 – 27,681 miles
  • 2016 – 22,086 miles
  • 2015 – 19,827 miles
  • 2014 – 18,230 miles
  • 2013 – 15,230 miles
  • 2012 – 13,330 miles
  • 2011 – 10,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,841 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,841 miles (+2,337)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    53,841 miles
    Test number
    710276293658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass51,504 miles (+1,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    51,504 miles
    Test number
    914588643503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass49,893 miles (+2,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    49,893 miles
    Test number
    468216785520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass47,656 miles (+1,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    47,656 miles
    Test number
    506948503611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass45,796 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    45,796 miles
    Test number
    552095574189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,298 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    44,298 miles
    Test number
    449483590877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,831 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,831 miles
    Test number
    479717467198
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail43,793 miles (+5,312)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,793 miles
    Test number
    884087296336
    • DangerousRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not running (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass38,481 miles (+6,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,481 miles
    Test number
    752832850448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm but close to warning light sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass32,136 miles (+4,455)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    32,136 miles
    Test number
    117968355344
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKING SIDEWALLS...
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...
    • AdvisoryHAND BRAKE TRAVEL LONG...
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND HAS CRACKING SIDEWALLS... (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass27,681 miles (+5,595)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    27,681 miles
    Test number
    727146195819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tearing/perished (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code: 0608 size: 195/55R15V
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen wiper smears slightly but clears screen sufficiently at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code: 0908
  12. Pass22,086 miles (+2,259)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    22,086 miles
    Test number
    997028346062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,827 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    19,827 miles
    Test number
    212761083231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,230 miles (+3,000)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    18,230 miles
    Test number
    879211444273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,230 miles (+1,900)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    15,230 miles
    Test number
    738758643209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F door mirror loose/damaged
    • NoteN/S/F lower sill slightly damaged
  16. Pass13,330 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    13,330 miles
    Test number
    128771952235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    10,781 miles
    Test number
    446458381168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 OAV

Does LO08 OAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 OAV is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 OAV?
The MOT on LO08 OAV is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 OAV done?
LO08 OAV was recorded at 53,841 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 2,900 miles a year.
Has LO08 OAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 OAV has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LO08 OAV 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 OAV find?
LO08 OAV passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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