Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
LP08 CTXMOT history
LP08 CTX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,061 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 84,061 mi
- At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,205 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 CTX
- 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
- 27 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 CTX was last recorded at 84,061 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 84,014 miles · 5 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 47 miles
- Average per year
- 4,205 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,061 miles
- 2025 – 76,792 miles
- 2024 – 69,684 miles
- 2023 – 68,017 miles
- 2022 – 66,388 miles
- 2021 – 64,205 miles
- 2020 – 61,688 miles
- 2019 – 59,151 miles
- 2018 – 56,012 miles
- 2017 – 51,840 miles
- 2016 – 46,300 miles
- 2015 – 40,585 miles
- 2014 – 35,043 miles
- 2013 – 30,192 miles
- 2012 – 25,065 miles
- 2011 – 20,470 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,061 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 24 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,061 miles (+47)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 84,061 miles
- Test number
- 519088190722
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail84,014 miles (+7,222)4 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,014 miles
- Test number
- 595368232919
- MajorDrive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,792 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 76,792 miles
- Test number
- 565130596776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,792 miles (+7,108)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,792 miles
- Test number
- 253733754885
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass69,684 miles (+1,667)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 69,684 miles
- Test number
- 473441895403
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass68,017 miles (+1,629)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 68,017 miles
- Test number
- 540893147171
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside wing mirror slightly damaged
Pass66,388 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 66,388 miles
- Test number
- 765000482479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,348 miles (+2,143)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,348 miles
- Test number
- 322857112281
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass64,205 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 64,205 miles
- Test number
- 329147630641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,174 miles (+2,486)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,174 miles
- Test number
- 158250225053
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass61,688 miles (+43)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 61,688 miles
- Test number
- 516297939447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,645 miles (+2,494)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,645 miles
- Test number
- 522763010437
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,151 miles (+3,139)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 59,151 miles
- Test number
- 648111751866
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,012 miles (+4,172)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 56,012 miles
- Test number
- 772117213935
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage upper ball joint dust cover has a small tear, still preventing ingress of dirt.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,840 miles (+5,540)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 51,840 miles
- Test number
- 233817698472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,300 miles (+5,715)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 46,300 miles
- Test number
- 417400435662
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Pass40,585 miles (+12)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 40,585 miles
- Test number
- 395445475183
- NoteNSF tyre slightly wearing on outer edge.
- NoteOSF tyre slightly wearing on inner edge.
- NoteOSR/NSR tyre has cracks on inner wall.
Fail40,573 miles (+5,530)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,573 miles
- Test number
- 275414375455
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge
Pass35,043 miles (+4,851)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 35,043 miles
- Test number
- 435328164161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,192 miles (+5,127)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 30,192 miles
- Test number
- 589118863155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,065 miles (+4,595)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 25,065 miles
- Test number
- 988714372128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,470 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 20,470 miles
- Test number
- 226125671147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP08 CTX
- Does LP08 CTX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 CTX is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 CTX?
- The MOT on LP08 CTX is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP08 CTX done?
- LP08 CTX was recorded at 84,061 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 4,205 miles a year.
- Has LP08 CTX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 CTX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP08 CTX 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 CTX find?
- LP08 CTX passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 3 more.
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