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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LO08 XOYMOT history

LO08 XOY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LO08 XOY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,651 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 XOY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 XOY was last recorded at 98,651 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,181 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,470 miles
Average per year
5,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,651 miles
  • 2025 – 96,181 miles
  • 2024 – 86,252 miles
  • 2023 – 69,239 miles
  • 2022 – 61,438 miles
  • 2021 – 53,947 miles
  • 2020 – 53,615 miles
  • 2019 – 50,089 miles
  • 2018 – 44,730 miles
  • 2017 – 38,568 miles
  • 2016 – 32,215 miles
  • 2015 – 26,129 miles
  • 2014 – 23,532 miles
  • 2013 – 19,748 miles
  • 2012 – 16,571 miles
  • 2011 – 13,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,651 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCovers attached to the underside preventing a full inspection
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire damaged. warning light on dash

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Reversing light emits incorrect colour

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,651 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,651 miles
    Test number
    667693975947
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers attached to the underside preventing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail98,651 miles (+2,470)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,651 miles
    Test number
    127491925237
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers attached to the underside preventing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass96,181 miles (+9,929)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    96,181 miles
    Test number
    515091544608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,252 miles (+17,013)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    86,252 miles
    Test number
    523144838729
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wire damaged. warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing light emits incorrect colour

  5. Pass69,239 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,239 miles
    Test number
    189752293282
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wire damaged. warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing light emits incorrect colour

  6. Fail69,238 miles (+7,800)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,238 miles
    Test number
    520182112518
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides near excessive (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wire damaged. warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing light emits incorrect colour

  7. Pass61,438 miles (+179)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    61,438 miles
    Test number
    989951840955
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wiring damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail61,259 miles (+7,312)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,259 miles
    Test number
    706076701491
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wiring damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass53,947 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,947 miles
    Test number
    858228888517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,615 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,615 miles
    Test number
    873054535646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,089 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    50,089 miles
    Test number
    866637019091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking

  12. Fail50,083 miles (+5,353)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,083 miles
    Test number
    735024091021
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking

  13. Pass44,730 miles (+6,162)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,730 miles
    Test number
    556106543003
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass38,568 miles (+6,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,568 miles
    Test number
    111480171750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass32,215 miles (+6,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    32,215 miles
    Test number
    749174992561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low

  16. Pass26,129 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,129 miles
    Test number
    969193225248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,532 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,532 miles
    Test number
    506675144280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,748 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    19,748 miles
    Test number
    928621393133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,571 miles (+2,767)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    16,571 miles
    Test number
    757948472128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    13,804 miles
    Test number
    996465071151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 XOY

Does LO08 XOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 XOY is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 XOY?
The MOT on LO08 XOY is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 XOY done?
LO08 XOY was recorded at 98,651 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 5,822 miles a year.
Has LO08 XOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 XOY has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 XOY 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 XOY find?
LO08 XOY passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; covers attached to the underside preventing a full inspection, and 4 more.

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