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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LO08 ORAMOT history

LO08 ORA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LO08 ORA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
76,189 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 ORA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 ORA was last recorded at 76,189 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,178 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,189 miles
  • 2024 – 74,595 miles
  • 2023 – 73,312 miles
  • 2022 – 69,647 miles
  • 2021 – 64,473 miles
  • 2020 – 60,829 miles
  • 2019 – 55,946 miles
  • 2018 – 53,270 miles
  • 2017 – 48,671 miles
  • 2016 – 39,838 miles
  • 2015 – 34,642 miles
  • 2014 – 27,346 miles
  • 2013 – 25,803 miles
  • 2012 – 19,618 miles
  • 2011 – 14,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,189 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear N/S/Rear Exhaust Rusty BoxRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,189 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    76,189 miles
    Test number
    786264232062
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear N/S/Rear Exhaust Rusty Box
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail76,178 miles (+1,583)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,178 miles
    Test number
    506020534203
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear N/S/Rear Exhaust Rusty Box
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass74,595 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,595 miles
    Test number
    779714446720
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail74,594 miles (+1,282)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,594 miles
    Test number
    316930799797
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass73,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,312 miles
    Test number
    916178239075
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail73,312 miles (+3,665)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,312 miles
    Test number
    834594071027
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn no reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass69,647 miles (+4)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,647 miles
    Test number
    432379016508
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail69,643 miles (+5,170)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,643 miles
    Test number
    882024857981
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,473 miles
    Test number
    985435783622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,473 miles (+3,644)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,473 miles
    Test number
    950374200620
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass60,829 miles (+4,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    60,829 miles
    Test number
    878109688193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass55,946 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    55,946 miles
    Test number
    209231074556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail55,941 miles (+2,671)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,941 miles
    Test number
    322707184570
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass53,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,270 miles
    Test number
    363337311752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,270 miles (+4,599)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,270 miles
    Test number
    445231937044
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass48,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,671 miles
    Test number
    747274781461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,671 miles (+8,833)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,671 miles
    Test number
    163399100750
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryHeavy inner edge wear to both front tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,838 miles (+5,196)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,838 miles
    Test number
    106576804300
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside repeater lamp lens broken,
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer heavily corroded,
    • AdvisoryOil & water levels low,

  19. Pass34,642 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    34,642 miles
    Test number
    458122545079
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail34,642 miles (+7,296)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,642 miles
    Test number
    557912745014
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteCoolant level below min mark

  21. Pass27,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    27,346 miles
    Test number
    538536634036
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail27,346 miles (+1,543)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,346 miles
    Test number
    188136934081
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass25,803 miles (+6,185)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    25,803 miles
    Test number
    896817273126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,618 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,618 miles
    Test number
    748347372142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    14,694 miles
    Test number
    839981971117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 ORA

Does LO08 ORA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 ORA is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LO08 ORA?
The MOT on LO08 ORA is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 ORA done?
LO08 ORA was recorded at 76,189 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,261 miles a year.
Has LO08 ORA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 ORA has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LO08 ORA 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 ORA find?
LO08 ORA passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear n/s/rear exhaust rusty box, and 2 more.

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