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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LO08 ORLMOT history

LO08 ORL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LO08 ORL grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,486 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 ORL
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
20 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 ORL was last recorded at 97,486 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,486 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,486 miles
  • 2025 – 94,638 miles
  • 2024 – 92,060 miles
  • 2023 – 89,182 miles
  • 2021 – 89,174 miles
  • 2020 – 88,489 miles
  • 2019 – 85,904 miles
  • 2018 – 84,871 miles
  • 2017 – 77,958 miles
  • 2016 – 73,729 miles
  • 2015 – 66,919 miles
  • 2014 – 56,713 miles
  • 2013 – 45,897 miles
  • 2012 – 37,357 miles
  • 2011 – 30,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,486 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partially corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partially corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,486 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,486 miles
    Test number
    794166805077
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail97,486 miles (+2,848)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,486 miles
    Test number
    100609814173
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass94,638 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,638 miles
    Test number
    452970539161
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail94,638 miles (+2,578)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,638 miles
    Test number
    814525664612
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass92,060 miles (+2,878)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,060 miles
    Test number
    480636673944
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion.

  6. Pass89,182 miles (+8)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,182 miles
    Test number
    611848667605
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion.

  7. Pass89,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,174 miles
    Test number
    604355776324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryMinor damage to windscreen not effecting drivers view

  8. Fail89,174 miles (+4)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,174 miles
    Test number
    654109504835
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryMinor damage to windscreen not effecting drivers view

  9. Fail89,170 miles (+681)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,170 miles
    Test number
    975224193583
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play inner rack arm

  10. Pass88,489 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,489 miles
    Test number
    454250266121
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear(both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust leak
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes perished

  11. Fail88,489 miles (+2,585)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,489 miles
    Test number
    503296445415
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear(both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust leak
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes perished

  12. Pass85,904 miles (+1,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,904 miles
    Test number
    262348796946
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm rear bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front lower ball joint

  13. Pass84,871 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,871 miles
    Test number
    602444234960
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre close to legal limit
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front steering rack arm

  14. Fail84,871 miles (+6,913)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,871 miles
    Test number
    271981630193
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre close to legal limit
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front steering rack arm

  15. Pass77,958 miles (+4,229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,958 miles
    Test number
    525454568529
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  16. Pass73,729 miles (+6,810)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,729 miles
    Test number
    220383535975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,919 miles (+10,206)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,919 miles
    Test number
    599136725126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,713 miles (+10,816)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,713 miles
    Test number
    427189524161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,897 miles (+8,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,897 miles
    Test number
    267164613433
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass37,357 miles (+6,921)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,357 miles
    Test number
    427720432157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,436 miles
    Test number
    487603931146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 ORL

Does LO08 ORL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 ORL is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 ORL?
The MOT on LO08 ORL is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 ORL done?
LO08 ORL was recorded at 97,486 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 4,413 miles a year.
Has LO08 ORL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 ORL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 ORL 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 ORL find?
LO08 ORL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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