Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
LP08 TKXMOT history
LP08 TKX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 94,019 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 94,019 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,305 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 TKX
- 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
- 16 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 TKX was last recorded at 94,019 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 94,007 miles · 29 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 5,305 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,019 miles
- 2025 – 86,284 miles
- 2024 – 81,872 miles
- 2023 – 76,154 miles
- 2021 – 68,594 miles
- 2020 – 65,950 miles
- 2019 – 62,171 miles
- 2018 – 54,160 miles
- 2017 – 49,901 miles
- 2016 – 47,806 miles
- 2015 – 41,704 miles
- 2014 – 34,781 miles
- 2013 – 26,637 miles
- 2012 – 19,460 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,019 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 23 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,019 miles (+12)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 94,019 miles
- Test number
- 335588081111
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail94,007 miles (+7,723)3 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,007 miles
- Test number
- 533340555847
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,284 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 86,284 miles
- Test number
- 754944424779
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- 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))
Fail86,284 miles (+4,412)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,284 miles
- Test number
- 589863468100
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- 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))
Pass81,872 miles (+5,718)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 81,872 miles
- Test number
- 651114835624
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass76,154 miles (+7,560)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 76,154 miles
- Test number
- 672418333399
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,594 miles (+2,644)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 68,594 miles
- Test number
- 660625809374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,950 miles (+3,779)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 65,950 miles
- Test number
- 769637969639
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,171 miles (+8,011)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 62,171 miles
- Test number
- 764025863896
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,160 miles (+4,259)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 54,160 miles
- Test number
- 916719696565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,901 miles (+2,095)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 49,901 miles
- Test number
- 584758231210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,806 miles (+6,102)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 47,806 miles
- Test number
- 908488228511
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass41,704 miles (+6,923)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 41,704 miles
- Test number
- 527978665131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,781 miles (+8,144)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 34,781 miles
- Test number
- 218982174462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,637 miles (+7,177)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 26,637 miles
- Test number
- 277605663170
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass19,460 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 19,460 miles
- Test number
- 235995272466
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LP08 TKX
- Does LP08 TKX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 TKX is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 TKX?
- The MOT on LP08 TKX is valid until 12 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 TKX done?
- LP08 TKX was recorded at 94,019 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 5,305 miles a year.
- Has LP08 TKX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 TKX has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP08 TKX 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 TKX find?
- LP08 TKX passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 3 more.
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