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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LP08 DVLMOT history

LP08 DVL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

LP08 DVL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
84,574 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 DVL
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
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 DVL was last recorded at 84,574 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,562 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,574 miles
  • 2025 – 80,874 miles
  • 2024 – 77,635 miles
  • 2022 – 71,196 miles
  • 2021 – 67,615 miles
  • 2020 – 63,228 miles
  • 2019 – 58,762 miles
  • 2018 – 54,812 miles
  • 2017 – 50,951 miles
  • 2016 – 47,647 miles
  • 2015 – 44,670 miles
  • 2014 – 39,750 miles
  • 2012 – 30,093 miles
  • 2011 – 23,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,574 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Headlamp aim too low o/s/f and n/s/f

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,574 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    84,574 miles
    Test number
    158741088529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,562 miles (+3,688)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,562 miles
    Test number
    624082017811
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f and n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass80,874 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    80,874 miles
    Test number
    372856747333
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail80,874 miles (+3,239)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,874 miles
    Test number
    542382256296
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass77,635 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    77,635 miles
    Test number
    331781785968
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail77,632 miles (+6,436)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,632 miles
    Test number
    166315661526
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass71,196 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,196 miles
    Test number
    798114500638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail71,196 miles (+3,581)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,196 miles
    Test number
    433665154348
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass67,615 miles (+130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,615 miles
    Test number
    355102561998
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail67,485 miles (+4,257)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,485 miles
    Test number
    781729926159
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass63,228 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,228 miles
    Test number
    332820328867
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail63,220 miles (+4,458)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,220 miles
    Test number
    898747653883
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass58,762 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    58,762 miles
    Test number
    655577101476
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  14. Fail58,762 miles (+3,950)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,762 miles
    Test number
    303682601601
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  15. Pass54,812 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,812 miles
    Test number
    851454693076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,721 miles (+3,770)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,721 miles
    Test number
    573197981549
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  17. Pass50,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,951 miles
    Test number
    746542505521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,951 miles (+3,304)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,951 miles
    Test number
    428707066844
    • FailureDirection indicator not working o/s mirro (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureObligatory mirror insecure o/s/f (8.1.1)
    • FailureTie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass47,647 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,647 miles
    Test number
    580959558626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,670 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,670 miles
    Test number
    715012985198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,553 miles (+4,803)10 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,553 miles
    Test number
    775246575134
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  22. Pass39,750 miles (+9,657)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,750 miles
    Test number
    729457774118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,093 miles (+6,543)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,093 miles
    Test number
    587340082128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  24. Pass23,550 miles (+5,851)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    23,550 miles
    Test number
    898199681137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail17,699 miles1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,699 miles
    Test number
    188602681149
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about LP08 DVL

Does LP08 DVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 DVL is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 DVL?
The MOT on LP08 DVL is valid until 23 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 DVL done?
LP08 DVL was recorded at 84,574 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 4,439 miles a year.
Has LP08 DVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 DVL has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 DVL 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 DVL find?
LP08 DVL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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