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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LP08 CTZMOT history

LP08 CTZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LP08 CTZ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,231 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 CTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 CTZ was last recorded at 86,231 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,211 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
4,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,231 miles
  • 2025 – 80,184 miles
  • 2024 – 73,558 miles
  • 2023 – 68,000 miles
  • 2022 – 56,206 miles
  • 2021 – 52,025 miles
  • 2020 – 46,398 miles
  • 2019 – 42,182 miles
  • 2018 – 36,099 miles
  • 2017 – 31,953 miles
  • 2016 – 28,671 miles
  • 2015 – 25,309 miles
  • 2014 – 22,307 miles
  • 2013 – 18,563 miles
  • 2012 – 14,327 miles
  • 2011 – 11,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,231 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,231 miles (+20)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,231 miles
    Test number
    989878277599
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

  2. Fail86,211 miles (+6,027)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,211 miles
    Test number
    402509021568
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

  3. Pass80,184 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,184 miles
    Test number
    321696572911
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail80,181 miles (+6,623)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,181 miles
    Test number
    413099752505
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,558 miles (+5,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    73,558 miles
    Test number
    283651517516
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs badly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass68,000 miles (+11,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    68,000 miles
    Test number
    396561497677
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror casing slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.

  7. Pass56,206 miles (+4,181)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,206 miles
    Test number
    622428390334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,025 miles (+5,627)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,025 miles
    Test number
    207136397879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,398 miles (+4,216)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,398 miles
    Test number
    185684247508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,182 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,182 miles
    Test number
    768704185749
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail42,182 miles (+6,083)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,182 miles
    Test number
    889079166606
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass36,099 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,099 miles
    Test number
    294922252920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail36,092 miles (+4,139)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,092 miles
    Test number
    498402704246
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass31,953 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,953 miles
    Test number
    736793046995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,671 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,671 miles
    Test number
    205590170333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,309 miles (+3,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,309 miles
    Test number
    529912405292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass22,307 miles (+3,744)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,307 miles
    Test number
    567733404265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass18,563 miles (+4,236)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    18,563 miles
    Test number
    278243003270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,327 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    14,327 miles
    Test number
    157656102250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    11,147 miles
    Test number
    176359691135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 CTZ

Does LP08 CTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 CTZ is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 CTZ?
The MOT on LP08 CTZ is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 CTZ done?
LP08 CTZ was recorded at 86,231 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 4,997 miles a year.
Has LP08 CTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 CTZ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 CTZ 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 CTZ find?
LP08 CTZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 195/55/15, and 6 more.

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