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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LO08 ZGRMOT history

LO08 ZGR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

LO08 ZGR silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
119,378 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 ZGR
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
20 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 ZGR was last recorded at 119,378 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 4,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,504 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,874 miles
Average per year
7,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,378 miles
  • 2024 – 114,504 miles
  • 2023 – 109,190 miles
  • 2022 – 103,626 miles
  • 2021 – 96,535 miles
  • 2020 – 90,247 miles
  • 2019 – 79,228 miles
  • 2018 – 64,530 miles
  • 2017 – 57,770 miles
  • 2016 – 49,727 miles
  • 2015 – 40,356 miles
  • 2014 – 31,852 miles
  • 2013 – 22,330 miles
  • 2012 – 12,950 miles
  • 2011 – 11,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,378 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,378 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    119,378 miles
    Test number
    138961345503
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail119,367 miles (+4,863)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,367 miles
    Test number
    701769126627
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass114,504 miles (+5,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    114,504 miles
    Test number
    116421505872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass109,190 miles (+5,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,190 miles
    Test number
    801224590175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass103,626 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,626 miles
    Test number
    802648067630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail103,625 miles (+7,090)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,625 miles
    Test number
    582702485760
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 82% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass96,535 miles (+6,288)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,535 miles
    Test number
    459612450103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,247 miles (+11,019)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    90,247 miles
    Test number
    951720837699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,228 miles (+14,698)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    79,228 miles
    Test number
    687263829786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,530 miles
    Test number
    841013385041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,530 miles (+6,760)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,530 miles
    Test number
    605942435589
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass57,770 miles (+8,043)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,770 miles
    Test number
    496290039240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,727 miles
    Test number
    513777084550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,727 miles (+9,371)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,727 miles
    Test number
    168238688484
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass40,356 miles (+8,504)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,356 miles
    Test number
    175221465076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished/poor condition 195/55.r15.85v

  16. Pass31,852 miles (+9,522)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,852 miles
    Test number
    475050684067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,330 miles (+9,380)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,330 miles
    Test number
    645980683089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,950 miles (+1,836)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,950 miles
    Test number
    158202582463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,114 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    11,114 miles
    Test number
    106246801222
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LO08 ZGR

Does LO08 ZGR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 ZGR expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 ZGR?
The MOT on LO08 ZGR expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 ZGR done?
LO08 ZGR was recorded at 119,378 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 7,641 miles a year.
Has LO08 ZGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 ZGR has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LO08 ZGR 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 ZGR find?
LO08 ZGR passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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