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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LO08 ORCMOT history

LO08 ORC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LO08 ORC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
122,042 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 ORC
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
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LO08 ORC was last recorded at 122,042 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 2,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,007 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,035 miles
Average per year
6,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,042 miles
  • 2025 – 120,007 miles
  • 2024 – 118,213 miles
  • 2023 – 116,063 miles
  • 2022 – 108,238 miles
  • 2021 – 93,506 miles
  • 2020 – 87,098 miles
  • 2019 – 73,074 miles
  • 2018 – 65,855 miles
  • 2017 – 57,626 miles
  • 2016 – 52,905 miles
  • 2015 – 45,373 miles
  • 2014 – 40,184 miles
  • 2013 – 36,080 miles
  • 2012 – 32,075 miles
  • 2011 – 26,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail122,042 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front main beam bulb not located correctly
  • AdvisoryNearside Front washer pipe squirting out side ways
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front set back wont tilt forwards
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded /delayering

What MOT failures 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front seat back wont tilt forewards

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coolant level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail122,042 miles (+2,035)9 major3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,042 miles
    Test number
    110919775758
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front main beam bulb not located correctly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer pipe squirting out side ways
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front set back wont tilt forwards
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded /delayering

  2. Pass120,007 miles (+7)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    120,007 miles
    Test number
    722702475844
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat back wont tilt forewards
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  3. Fail120,000 miles (+1,787)2 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,000 miles
    Test number
    480239818076
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat back wont tilt forewards
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  4. Pass118,213 miles1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,213 miles
    Test number
    391286251201
    • DangerousOffside Front seat back tilt lever missing
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer pipe leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail118,213 miles (+2,150)2 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,213 miles
    Test number
    611447734041
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front seat back tilt lever missing
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible / deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer pipe leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,063 miles (+8)1 dangerous3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,063 miles
    Test number
    185997062007
    • DangerousOffside Front seat back tilt not working
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexible section deteriorated

  7. Fail116,055 miles (+7,817)1 dangerous5 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,055 miles
    Test number
    558309143208
    • DangerousOffside Front seat back tilt not working
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexible section deteriorated

  8. Pass108,238 miles (+88)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,238 miles
    Test number
    559231399185
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres Low and Perished

  9. Fail108,150 miles (+14,644)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,150 miles
    Test number
    329466908579
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres Low and Perished

  10. Pass93,506 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,506 miles
    Test number
    953078619367
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail93,505 miles (+6,407)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,505 miles
    Test number
    922945975512
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass87,098 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,098 miles
    Test number
    768052842488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,097 miles (+14,023)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,097 miles
    Test number
    775028221826
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass73,074 miles (+7,219)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,074 miles
    Test number
    712315012138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,855 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,855 miles
    Test number
    686894309537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,854 miles (+8,228)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,854 miles
    Test number
    224712135469
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  17. Pass57,626 miles (+4,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,626 miles
    Test number
    335475694103
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass52,905 miles (+7,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,905 miles
    Test number
    487440195701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass45,373 miles (+5,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,373 miles
    Test number
    829134985126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass40,184 miles (+4,104)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,184 miles
    Test number
    538722374115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,080 miles (+4,005)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,080 miles
    Test number
    919959673105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,075 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,075 miles
    Test number
    575860482106
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass32,075 miles (+5,421)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,075 miles
    Test number
    917480682139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,654 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,654 miles
    Test number
    657690281170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,588 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,588 miles
    Test number
    215595271487
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about LO08 ORC

Does LO08 ORC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 ORC expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 ORC?
The MOT on LO08 ORC expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 ORC done?
LO08 ORC was recorded at 122,042 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 6,235 miles a year.
Has LO08 ORC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 ORC has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 ORC 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 ORC find?
LO08 ORC failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 9 major defects, 3 minor defects and 13 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits, and 22 more.

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