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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LP08 CTUMOT history

LP08 CTU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

LP08 CTU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
92,663 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 CTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP08 CTU was last recorded at 92,663 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 5,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,504 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,159 miles
Average per year
5,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,663 miles
  • 2025 – 87,504 miles
  • 2024 – 83,110 miles
  • 2023 – 77,425 miles
  • 2022 – 69,823 miles
  • 2021 – 65,654 miles
  • 2020 – 52,863 miles
  • 2019 – 47,863 miles
  • 2018 – 45,027 miles
  • 2017 – 42,512 miles
  • 2016 – 39,912 miles
  • 2015 – 36,162 miles
  • 2014 – 31,221 miles
  • 2013 – 25,561 miles
  • 2012 – 20,532 miles
  • 2011 – 16,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail92,663 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear light unit has water inside may cause short or main board possible damaged or corroded
  • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin under bonnet leaking fumes when revved and nosey (6.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm .rear bush mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater lens damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive a lot (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder side car corroded in place and exhaust corroded and under side suspension parts corroded in places

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail92,663 miles (+5,159)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,663 miles
    Test number
    159157893615
    • DangerousNearside Rear light unit has water inside may cause short or main board possible damaged or corroded
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin under bonnet leaking fumes when revved and nosey (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm .rear bush mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive a lot (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side car corroded in place and exhaust corroded and under side suspension parts corroded in places

  2. Pass87,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    87,504 miles
    Test number
    719347141762
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater lens damaged

  3. Fail87,504 miles (+4,394)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,504 miles
    Test number
    415923115447
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater lens damaged

  4. Pass83,110 miles (+5,685)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    83,110 miles
    Test number
    482541026590
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,425 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    77,425 miles
    Test number
    780368040792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail77,425 miles (+7,602)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,425 miles
    Test number
    822511877551
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass69,823 miles (+4,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,823 miles
    Test number
    740306691057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,654 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,654 miles
    Test number
    212372952641
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail65,654 miles (+12,791)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,654 miles
    Test number
    167124537347
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass52,863 miles (+5,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,863 miles
    Test number
    205399774619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass47,863 miles (+2,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,863 miles
    Test number
    991002355338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear box outer skin detention

  12. Pass45,027 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    45,027 miles
    Test number
    928912266120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,512 miles (+2,600)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,512 miles
    Test number
    154683589955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,912 miles
    Test number
    213328074981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,912 miles (+3,750)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,912 miles
    Test number
    399876499626
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass36,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,162 miles
    Test number
    495610885181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,162 miles (+4,941)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,162 miles
    Test number
    245380585408
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass31,221 miles (+5,660)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,221 miles
    Test number
    705191574151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,561 miles (+5,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    25,561 miles
    Test number
    218115873152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass20,532 miles (+4,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,532 miles
    Test number
    486091562182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass16,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    16,164 miles
    Test number
    175951371128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 CTU

Does LP08 CTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 CTU expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 CTU?
The MOT on LP08 CTU expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 CTU done?
LP08 CTU was recorded at 92,663 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 5,117 miles a year.
Has LP08 CTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 CTU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 CTU 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 CTU find?
LP08 CTU failed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear light unit has water inside may cause short or main board possible damaged or corroded; exhaust fumes entering cabin under bonnet leaking fumes when revved and nosey; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm .rear bush mount splitting, and 10 more.

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