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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LP08 MXZMOT history

LP08 MXZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2025 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

LP08 MXZ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2025
Mileage
114,100 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 MXZ
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
20 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 MXZ was last recorded at 114,100 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 3,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,237 miles · 29 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,863 miles
Average per year
6,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,100 miles
  • 2023 – 110,237 miles
  • 2022 – 83,925 miles
  • 2021 – 78,247 miles
  • 2020 – 72,017 miles
  • 2019 – 63,148 miles
  • 2018 – 56,831 miles
  • 2017 – 50,911 miles
  • 2015 – 43,259 miles
  • 2014 – 36,951 miles
  • 2013 – 32,471 miles
  • 2012 – 27,604 miles
  • 2011 – 21,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,100 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush play in rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,100 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,100 miles
    Test number
    131524969310
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail114,100 miles (+3,863)5 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,100 miles
    Test number
    970422097299
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,237 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,237 miles
    Test number
    924029096791
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Door mirror crack

  4. Fail110,237 miles (+26,312)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,237 miles
    Test number
    594095787620
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Door mirror crack

  5. Pass83,925 miles (+5,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    83,925 miles
    Test number
    578168754339
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass78,247 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    78,247 miles
    Test number
    140273447024
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Fail78,247 miles (+6,230)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,247 miles
    Test number
    936761429935
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass72,017 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,017 miles
    Test number
    380916842289
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail72,017 miles (+8,869)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,017 miles
    Test number
    204968251522
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass63,148 miles (+6,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,148 miles
    Test number
    926467445719
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass56,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,831 miles
    Test number
    151006061390
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  12. Fail56,819 miles (+5,908)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,819 miles
    Test number
    955024556126
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL DAMAGE (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  13. Pass50,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,911 miles
    Test number
    195337699121
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail50,911 miles (+7,652)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,911 miles
    Test number
    712638655465
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass43,259 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,259 miles
    Test number
    512375016932
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush play in rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail43,224 miles (+6,273)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,224 miles
    Test number
    466828691200
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear bush broken (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release STALK BROKEN (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush play in rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass36,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,951 miles
    Test number
    168321094277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,951 miles (+4,480)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,951 miles
    Test number
    998781294214
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Fail32,471 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,471 miles
    Test number
    185478403392
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBrakes wearing light on

  20. Pass32,471 miles (+4,867)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,471 miles
    Test number
    567398503347
    • NoteBrakes wearing light on

  21. Pass27,604 miles (+5,829)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,604 miles
    Test number
    396398092287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,775 miles
    Test number
    209759391403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,775 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,775 miles
    Test number
    485209591171
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Questions about LP08 MXZ

Does LP08 MXZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 MXZ expired on 28 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 MXZ?
The MOT on LP08 MXZ expired on 28 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 MXZ done?
LP08 MXZ was recorded at 114,100 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 6,879 miles a year.
Has LP08 MXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 MXZ has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 MXZ 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 MXZ find?
LP08 MXZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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