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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LP08 VKEMOT history

LP08 VKE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

LP08 VKE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
84,931 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 VKE
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
15 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 VKE was last recorded at 84,931 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 3,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,043 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,888 miles
Average per year
4,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,931 miles
  • 2025 – 81,043 miles
  • 2024 – 76,329 miles
  • 2023 – 74,619 miles
  • 2022 – 70,131 miles
  • 2021 – 65,080 miles
  • 2020 – 61,183 miles
  • 2019 – 54,468 miles
  • 2018 – 50,027 miles
  • 2017 – 43,924 miles
  • 2016 – 37,068 miles
  • 2015 – 31,532 miles
  • 2014 – 27,877 miles
  • 2013 – 24,160 miles
  • 2012 – 19,892 miles
  • 2011 – 15,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,931 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,931 miles (+3,888)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    84,931 miles
    Test number
    113193042930
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass81,043 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    81,043 miles
    Test number
    397276822198
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail80,991 miles (+4,662)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,991 miles
    Test number
    625615902358
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inop

  4. Pass76,329 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,329 miles
    Test number
    384892543545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,320 miles (+1,701)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,320 miles
    Test number
    364932910832
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass74,619 miles (+4,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,619 miles
    Test number
    156931194935
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump rusted and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,131 miles (+5,051)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,131 miles
    Test number
    575661086284
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens full of dirt internally (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded gone porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass65,080 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,080 miles
    Test number
    867759323833
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail65,080 miles (+3,897)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,080 miles
    Test number
    982478194969
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,183 miles
    Test number
    466769146353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,183 miles (+671)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,183 miles
    Test number
    158869042852
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass60,512 miles (+6,044)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    60,512 miles
    Test number
    214892172880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,468 miles (+4,441)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    54,468 miles
    Test number
    119982245744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,027 miles
    Test number
    494182091415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,027 miles (+6,103)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,027 miles
    Test number
    584218518053
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass43,924 miles (+6,856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,924 miles
    Test number
    411732719722
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 195/55/r15 cut in side wall.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (7.1.2)

  17. Pass37,068 miles (+5,536)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,068 miles
    Test number
    958504007255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,532 miles (+3,655)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    31,532 miles
    Test number
    526186815231
    • 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)
    • NoteExhaust rear box rusty

  19. Pass27,877 miles (+3,717)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,877 miles
    Test number
    255663624258
    • 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)
    • NoteExhaust rear section rusty

  20. Pass24,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    24,160 miles
    Test number
    398943913430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,160 miles (+4,268)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,160 miles
    Test number
    805333213266
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass19,892 miles (+4,588)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    19,892 miles
    Test number
    736216502208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,304 miles
    Test number
    228225111237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 VKE

Does LP08 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 VKE is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 VKE?
The MOT on LP08 VKE is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 VKE done?
LP08 VKE was recorded at 84,931 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 4,604 miles a year.
Has LP08 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 VKE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 VKE 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 VKE find?
LP08 VKE passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam.

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