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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LP08 CSXMOT history

LP08 CSX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2025.

LP08 CSX grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2025
Mileage
102,169 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 CSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP08 CSX was last recorded at 102,169 miles on 11 Feb 2025, 5,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,001 miles · 21 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,168 miles
Average per year
5,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,169 miles
  • 2024 – 97,001 miles
  • 2023 – 86,321 miles
  • 2022 – 80,323 miles
  • 2021 – 79,021 miles
  • 2020 – 77,348 miles
  • 2019 – 70,383 miles
  • 2018 – 68,744 miles
  • 2017 – 64,067 miles
  • 2016 – 59,028 miles
  • 2015 – 53,125 miles
  • 2014 – 47,364 miles
  • 2013 – 39,743 miles
  • 2012 – 32,880 miles
  • 2011 – 25,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,169 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp insecure brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced LED unit in mirror (4.4.3 (a))
  • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack forming at lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both require attention soon

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail102,169 miles (+5,168)6 major6 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,169 miles
    Test number
    894724946577
    • MajorHeadlamp insecure brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced LED unit in mirror (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack forming at lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both require attention soon
  2. Pass97,001 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    97,001 miles
    Test number
    849496460095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner track rod worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner track rod worn
  3. Fail97,001 miles (+10,680)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,001 miles
    Test number
    132236243903
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner track rod worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner track rod worn
  4. Pass86,321 miles (+28)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    86,321 miles
    Test number
    387756581394
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail86,293 miles (+5,970)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,293 miles
    Test number
    919446675252
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower slight damage to exhaust down pipe (flexi)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass80,323 miles (+1,302)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,323 miles
    Test number
    301806884536
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass79,021 miles (+1,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,021 miles
    Test number
    263183018790
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Pass77,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,348 miles
    Test number
    250385984004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,348 miles (+6,965)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,348 miles
    Test number
    330424529044
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  10. Pass70,383 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,383 miles
    Test number
    946073981450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,744 miles (+4,677)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,744 miles
    Test number
    544613433786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,067 miles (+5,039)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,067 miles
    Test number
    953428093531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,028 miles (+5,903)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,028 miles
    Test number
    160049814582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,125 miles (+5,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,125 miles
    Test number
    736055855152
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Pass47,364 miles (+7,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,364 miles
    Test number
    216070074465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass39,743 miles (+6,863)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,743 miles
    Test number
    187055653163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,880 miles (+7,456)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,880 miles
    Test number
    119118372108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,424 miles
    Test number
    295426961189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 CSX

Does LP08 CSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 CSX expired on 26 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 CSX?
The MOT on LP08 CSX expired on 26 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 CSX done?
LP08 CSX was recorded at 102,169 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2025, an average of 5,617 miles a year.
Has LP08 CSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 CSX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 CSX 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 LP08 CSX find?
LP08 CSX failed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2025 with 6 major defects, 6 minor defects and 10 advisories: headlamp insecure brackets broken; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, and 19 more.

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