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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LP08 WTDMOT history

LP08 WTD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 25,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LP08 WTD blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
25,071 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 WTD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 WTD was last recorded at 25,071 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,773 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
298 miles
Average per year
1,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,071 miles
  • 2025 – 24,773 miles
  • 2024 – 24,290 miles
  • 2023 – 23,947 miles
  • 2022 – 23,483 miles
  • 2021 – 23,143 miles
  • 2020 – 22,823 miles
  • 2019 – 21,577 miles
  • 2018 – 19,768 miles
  • 2017 – 18,307 miles
  • 2016 – 16,763 miles
  • 2015 – 15,007 miles
  • 2014 – 13,179 miles
  • 2013 – 11,408 miles
  • 2012 – 9,685 miles
  • 2011 – 7,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,071 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCovers obscuring testable componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine bay covers obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under trays obscuring brake pipes & fuel lines

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,071 miles (+298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    25,071 miles
    Test number
    150877784308
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring testable components

  2. Pass24,773 miles (+483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    24,773 miles
    Test number
    520001379612
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring testable components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre old 2012 y o m
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test offside & central due to load

  3. Pass24,290 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    24,290 miles
    Test number
    617288327310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,947 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    23,947 miles
    Test number
    875876423925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail23,939 miles (+456)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,939 miles
    Test number
    755392220799
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2008 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass23,483 miles (+340)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    23,483 miles
    Test number
    662054959125
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass23,143 miles (+320)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    23,143 miles
    Test number
    635332650614
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass22,823 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    22,823 miles
    Test number
    550993540363
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring brake pipes & fuel lines

  9. Fail22,813 miles (+1,236)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,813 miles
    Test number
    253981984050
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring brake pipes & fuel lines

  10. Pass21,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    21,577 miles
    Test number
    571062245280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail21,571 miles (+1,803)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,571 miles
    Test number
    272259844616
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass19,768 miles (+1,461)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    19,768 miles
    Test number
    158341345488
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight handbrake travel

  13. Pass18,307 miles (+1,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    18,307 miles
    Test number
    861614052856
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass16,763 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    16,763 miles
    Test number
    543257372431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail16,731 miles (+1,724)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,731 miles
    Test number
    454797767914
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass15,007 miles (+1,828)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    15,007 miles
    Test number
    278059085420
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass13,179 miles (+1,771)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    13,179 miles
    Test number
    236938984178
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to 4mm
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnable to check rear seats & seat belts due to seats folded flat & covered
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass11,408 miles (+1,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    11,408 miles
    Test number
    457987603258
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass9,685 miles (+1,796)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    9,685 miles
    Test number
    369440802404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    7,889 miles
    Test number
    559857401255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 WTD

Does LP08 WTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 WTD is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 WTD?
The MOT on LP08 WTD is valid until 22 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 WTD done?
LP08 WTD was recorded at 25,071 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 1,149 miles a year.
Has LP08 WTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 WTD has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LP08 WTD 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 WTD find?
LP08 WTD passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge; covers obscuring testable components.

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