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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LP08 TONMOT history

LP08 TON is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 68,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LP08 TON red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
68,304 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 TON
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 TON was last recorded at 68,304 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 12,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,710 miles · 24 May 2024
Between the last two tests
12,594 miles
Average per year
3,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,304 miles
  • 2024 – 55,710 miles
  • 2023 – 52,132 miles
  • 2022 – 49,504 miles
  • 2021 – 48,706 miles
  • 2020 – 47,096 miles
  • 2019 – 40,450 miles
  • 2018 – 35,889 miles
  • 2017 – 31,730 miles
  • 2016 – 27,904 miles
  • 2015 – 23,815 miles
  • 2014 – 20,833 miles
  • 2013 – 17,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,304 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,304 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    68,304 miles
    Test number
    769531312056
    • MinorNearside Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail68,304 miles (+12,594)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,304 miles
    Test number
    634667794297
    • 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 Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass55,710 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    55,710 miles
    Test number
    332965028624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer sill corroded
  4. Fail55,710 miles (+3,578)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,710 miles
    Test number
    598430284870
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer sill corroded
  5. Pass52,132 miles (+2,628)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    52,132 miles
    Test number
    385853855211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass49,504 miles (+798)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    49,504 miles
    Test number
    731541259915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass48,706 miles (+1,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    48,706 miles
    Test number
    150663261691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tyres cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tyres cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass47,096 miles (+6,646)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    47,096 miles
    Test number
    510986635881
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass40,450 miles (+4,561)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,450 miles
    Test number
    731381785492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,889 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    35,889 miles
    Test number
    368735238047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,730 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    31,730 miles
    Test number
    473229362860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,904 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,904 miles
    Test number
    233584369917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,815 miles (+2,982)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    23,815 miles
    Test number
    758722915123
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking in treads
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cracks in treads
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cracking in treads
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cracks in treads
  14. Pass20,833 miles (+3,697)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    20,833 miles
    Test number
    735545014141
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to crack inbetween treads
    • NoteOffside front tyres cracking inbetween treads
  15. Pass17,136 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    17,136 miles
    Test number
    295525603418
    • NoteAll four tyres slightly cracked

Questions about LP08 TON

Does LP08 TON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 TON is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 TON?
The MOT on LP08 TON is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 TON done?
LP08 TON was recorded at 68,304 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 3,950 miles a year.
Has LP08 TON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 TON has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 TON 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 TON find?
LP08 TON passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light; oil leak, but not excessive.

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