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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LP08 RLXMOT history

LP08 RLX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LP08 RLX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,442 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 RLX
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
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 RLX was last recorded at 87,442 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 3,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,757 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,685 miles
Average per year
3,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,442 miles
  • 2025 – 83,757 miles
  • 2024 – 78,857 miles
  • 2023 – 76,016 miles
  • 2022 – 73,474 miles
  • 2021 – 70,292 miles
  • 2020 – 66,684 miles
  • 2019 – 63,747 miles
  • 2018 – 60,063 miles
  • 2017 – 55,014 miles
  • 2015 – 46,252 miles
  • 2014 – 43,176 miles
  • 2013 – 39,132 miles
  • 2012 – 33,808 miles
  • 2011 – 28,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,442 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,442 miles (+3,685)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,442 miles
    Test number
    671375767025
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass83,757 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,757 miles
    Test number
    716302329108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,754 miles (+4,897)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,754 miles
    Test number
    885997421865
    • 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,857 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,857 miles
    Test number
    289388068314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,016 miles (+59)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,016 miles
    Test number
    137500173016
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail75,957 miles (+2,483)5 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,957 miles
    Test number
    931320815859
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks and cuts around tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks and cuts around tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre flat

  7. Pass73,474 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    73,474 miles
    Test number
    135670590262
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail73,474 miles (+3,182)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,474 miles
    Test number
    449448816307
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass70,292 miles (+3,608)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    70,292 miles
    Test number
    756830045844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,684 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    66,684 miles
    Test number
    934726292059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,747 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,747 miles
    Test number
    663867241199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,063 miles (+5,049)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,063 miles
    Test number
    517958241594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,014 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,014 miles
    Test number
    118004801744
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  14. Fail55,014 miles (+8,762)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,014 miles
    Test number
    514282944089
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  15. Pass46,252 miles (+3,076)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,252 miles
    Test number
    209455105294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,176 miles (+4,044)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,176 miles
    Test number
    778720214266
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front & both rear tyres perished.

  17. Pass39,132 miles (+5,324)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,132 miles
    Test number
    945384303281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,808 miles
    Test number
    889112312298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,808 miles (+4,939)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,808 miles
    Test number
    395662312470
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass28,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,869 miles
    Test number
    555556301252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 RLX

Does LP08 RLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 RLX is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 RLX?
The MOT on LP08 RLX is valid until 20 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 RLX done?
LP08 RLX was recorded at 87,442 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,900 miles a year.
Has LP08 RLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 RLX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 RLX 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 RLX find?
LP08 RLX passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded, and 4 more.

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