Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
LP08 WTUMOT history
LP08 WTU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,233 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 73,233 mi
- At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,453 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 WTU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 24 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 WTU was last recorded at 73,233 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 9,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 63,984 miles · 10 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,249 miles
- Average per year
- 4,453 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 73,233 miles
- 2024 – 63,984 miles
- 2023 – 56,583 miles
- 2022 – 54,040 miles
- 2021 – 46,489 miles
- 2020 – 40,657 miles
- 2019 – 35,951 miles
- 2018 – 30,260 miles
- 2017 – 22,401 miles
- 2016 – 16,962 miles
- 2015 – 15,983 miles
- 2014 – 14,767 miles
- 2013 – 13,333 miles
- 2012 – 11,502 miles
- 2011 – 9,177 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,233 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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.
Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Side repeater not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,233 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 73,233 miles
- Test number
- 613791610143
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail73,233 miles (+9,249)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,233 miles
- Test number
- 345969500120
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass63,984 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 63,984 miles
- Test number
- 261119685984
- AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED
Fail63,981 miles (+7,398)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,981 miles
- Test number
- 852025820864
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED
Pass56,583 miles (+2,543)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 56,583 miles
- Test number
- 974018130038
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Pass54,040 miles (+193)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 54,040 miles
- Test number
- 754519469842
- 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))
Fail53,847 miles (+7,358)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,847 miles
- Test number
- 538752989464
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))
Pass46,489 miles (+75)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 46,489 miles
- Test number
- 746180620204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,414 miles (+5,757)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,414 miles
- Test number
- 691619495480
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass40,657 miles (+4,706)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 40,657 miles
- Test number
- 729058805264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,951 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 35,951 miles
- Test number
- 512128470745
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail35,951 miles (+5,691)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,951 miles
- Test number
- 392572664381
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering rack oil dripping (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel too far
Pass30,260 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 30,260 miles
- Test number
- 833894269262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,260 miles (+7,859)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,260 miles
- Test number
- 970954108759
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass22,401 miles (+5,439)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 22,401 miles
- Test number
- 708273696745
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass16,962 miles (+979)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 16,962 miles
- Test number
- 968502302702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,983 miles (+1,216)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 15,983 miles
- Test number
- 148711155104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,767 miles (+1,434)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 14,767 miles
- Test number
- 959284264199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,333 miles (+1,831)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 13,333 miles
- Test number
- 555208893155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,502 miles (+2,325)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 11,502 miles
- Test number
- 556886182157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,177 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 9,177 miles
- Test number
- 457271381141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP08 WTU
- Does LP08 WTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 WTU is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 WTU?
- The MOT on LP08 WTU is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP08 WTU done?
- LP08 WTU was recorded at 73,233 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 4,453 miles a year.
- Has LP08 WTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 WTU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP08 WTU 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 WTU find?
- LP08 WTU passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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