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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,400 cc

LO08 OXGMOT history

LO08 OXG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 69,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

LO08 OXG black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
69,753 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 OXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 OXG was last recorded at 69,753 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 4,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,570 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,183 miles
Average per year
4,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,753 miles
  • 2024 – 65,570 miles
  • 2023 – 61,482 miles
  • 2022 – 53,104 miles
  • 2020 – 40,713 miles
  • 2019 – 31,282 miles
  • 2018 – 27,798 miles
  • 2017 – 24,379 miles
  • 2016 – 22,433 miles
  • 2015 – 17,655 miles
  • 2014 – 15,079 miles
  • 2013 – 12,266 miles
  • 2012 – 10,023 miles
  • 2011 – 7,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,753 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front brake discs lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear tyre cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Reverse lights not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    69,753 miles
    Test number
    672256039507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail69,753 miles (+4,183)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,753 miles
    Test number
    937679310928
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass65,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    65,570 miles
    Test number
    135047117014
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  4. Fail65,570 miles (+4,088)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,570 miles
    Test number
    626212311345
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  5. Pass61,482 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    61,482 miles
    Test number
    519856560247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail61,480 miles (+8,376)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,480 miles
    Test number
    755792711952
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass53,104 miles (+12,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    53,104 miles
    Test number
    486611647902
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  8. Pass40,713 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    40,713 miles
    Test number
    380937423791
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
  9. Fail40,712 miles (+9,430)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,712 miles
    Test number
    668950876757
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
  10. Pass31,282 miles (+3,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    31,282 miles
    Test number
    176222010184
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside lower arm rear bushes have movement
  11. Pass27,798 miles (+3,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    27,798 miles
    Test number
    466569793311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass24,379 miles (+1,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    24,379 miles
    Test number
    455565963842
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low /cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryPAS steering rack area damp
  13. Pass22,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    22,433 miles
    Test number
    669081381224
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges // cracking
  14. Fail22,431 miles (+4,776)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,431 miles
    Test number
    889024991091
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges // cracking
  15. Pass17,655 miles (+2,576)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    17,655 miles
    Test number
    217331465488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,079 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    15,079 miles
    Test number
    709215554127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,266 miles (+2,243)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    12,266 miles
    Test number
    809452063108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,023 miles (+2,555)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    10,023 miles
    Test number
    268265162101
    • NoteLong handbrake travel
  19. Pass7,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    7,468 miles
    Test number
    936294651108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 OXG

Does LO08 OXG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 OXG expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 OXG?
The MOT on LO08 OXG expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 OXG done?
LO08 OXG was recorded at 69,753 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 4,388 miles a year.
Has LO08 OXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 OXG has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LO08 OXG 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 OXG find?
LO08 OXG passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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