Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
LP08 VKJMOT history
LP08 VKJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 53,395 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 53,395 mi
- At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,997 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 VKJ
- 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
- 14 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 VKJ was last recorded at 53,395 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 53,015 miles · 11 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 380 miles
- Average per year
- 2,997 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 53,395 miles
- 2025 – 53,015 miles
- 2024 – 52,479 miles
- 2023 – 51,926 miles
- 2022 – 51,310 miles
- 2021 – 50,082 miles
- 2020 – 46,177 miles
- 2019 – 43,417 miles
- 2018 – 42,207 miles
- 2017 – 40,723 miles
- 2016 – 38,950 miles
- 2015 – 34,842 miles
- 2014 – 28,279 miles
- 2013 – 19,555 miles
- 2012 – 12,934 miles
- 2011 – 7,961 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,395 miles
- AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX SLIGHTLY CORRODED
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.
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 18 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,395 miles (+380)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 53,395 miles
- Test number
- 793733261751
- AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Pass53,015 miles (+536)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 53,015 miles
- Test number
- 932256617212
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear exhaust is corroded
Pass52,479 miles (+553)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 52,479 miles
- Test number
- 898369933927
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass51,926 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 51,926 miles
- Test number
- 430862224564
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail51,926 miles (+616)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,926 miles
- Test number
- 637591099328
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass51,310 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 51,310 miles
- Test number
- 327145885887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,310 miles (+1,228)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,310 miles
- Test number
- 465681407447
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Also gaiter ripped (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass50,082 miles (+3,905)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 50,082 miles
- Test number
- 725360161779
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Rubber gaiter deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass46,177 miles (+2,760)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 46,177 miles
- Test number
- 912626312442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,417 miles (+1,210)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 43,417 miles
- Test number
- 245172176177
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass42,207 miles (+1,484)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 42,207 miles
- Test number
- 800880035266
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront front suspension top mount bearing slight play & noisy
Pass40,723 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 40,723 miles
- Test number
- 218820954553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,723 miles (+1,773)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,723 miles
- Test number
- 472499943861
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Covered by duct tape (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass38,950 miles (+4,108)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 38,950 miles
- Test number
- 679055593878
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,842 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 34,842 miles
- Test number
- 714305978053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,808 miles (+6,529)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,808 miles
- Test number
- 558525507822
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,279 miles (+8,724)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 28,279 miles
- Test number
- 508034974282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass19,555 miles (+6,621)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 19,555 miles
- Test number
- 119483473268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,934 miles (+4,973)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 12,934 miles
- Test number
- 509455472278
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass7,961 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 7,961 miles
- Test number
- 665829391131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP08 VKJ
- Does LP08 VKJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 VKJ is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 VKJ?
- The MOT on LP08 VKJ is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP08 VKJ done?
- LP08 VKJ was recorded at 53,395 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 2,997 miles a year.
- Has LP08 VKJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 VKJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on LP08 VKJ 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 VKJ find?
- LP08 VKJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust box slightly corroded.
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