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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LP08 XEGMOT history

LP08 XEG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 103,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2024.

LP08 XEG blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2025
Mileage
103,850 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 XEG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 XEG was last recorded at 103,850 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,849 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,850 miles
  • 2023 – 96,060 miles
  • 2022 – 87,058 miles
  • 2021 – 78,514 miles
  • 2020 – 74,432 miles
  • 2019 – 70,394 miles
  • 2018 – 64,063 miles
  • 2017 – 56,287 miles
  • 2016 – 48,109 miles
  • 2015 – 39,833 miles
  • 2014 – 31,955 miles
  • 2013 – 27,060 miles
  • 2012 – 21,255 miles
  • 2011 – 11,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,850 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,850 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    103,850 miles
    Test number
    346140373887
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail103,849 miles (+7,789)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,849 miles
    Test number
    168992525597
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass96,060 miles (+9,002)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,060 miles
    Test number
    985215893541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,058 miles (+8,544)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,058 miles
    Test number
    426498893207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,514 miles (+4,082)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,514 miles
    Test number
    357113206149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,432 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,432 miles
    Test number
    245581494282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,394 miles (+6,331)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,394 miles
    Test number
    862127131719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,063 miles
    Test number
    973894976794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,063 miles (+7,776)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,063 miles
    Test number
    710893675068
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass56,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,287 miles
    Test number
    944646525533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges bald! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges bald! (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail56,283 miles (+8,174)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,283 miles
    Test number
    220172618447
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded central outer sill area (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong Advise!!!
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges bald! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges bald! (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass48,109 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,109 miles
    Test number
    924407739708
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower susp arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFull plastic under trays fitted

  13. Fail48,109 miles (+8,276)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,109 miles
    Test number
    408917778959
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb replaced (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower susp arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFull plastic under trays fitted

  14. Pass39,833 miles (+7,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,833 miles
    Test number
    210218973456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass31,955 miles (+4,895)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,955 miles
    Test number
    696869284259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,060 miles (+5,805)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,060 miles
    Test number
    226736893242
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass21,255 miles (+9,480)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    21,255 miles
    Test number
    928723002366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail11,775 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,775 miles
    Test number
    295533321234
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  19. Pass11,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    11,775 miles
    Test number
    588643521268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 XEG

Does LP08 XEG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 XEG expired on 28 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 XEG?
The MOT on LP08 XEG expired on 28 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 XEG done?
LP08 XEG was recorded at 103,850 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 6,967 miles a year.
Has LP08 XEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 XEG has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 XEG 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 XEG find?
LP08 XEG passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres smooth on inner edges.

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