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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LP08 YVZMOT history

LP08 YVZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

LP08 YVZ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
103,692 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 YVZ
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
15 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 YVZ was last recorded at 103,692 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,636 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
6,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,692 miles
  • 2025 – 102,578 miles
  • 2024 – 100,236 miles
  • 2023 – 94,912 miles
  • 2022 – 89,694 miles
  • 2021 – 83,805 miles
  • 2020 – 80,390 miles
  • 2019 – 77,138 miles
  • 2018 – 71,859 miles
  • 2016 – 49,190 miles
  • 2015 – 33,306 miles
  • 2014 – 18,699 miles
  • 2013 – 7,291 miles
  • 2011 – 4,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,692 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil sump porous
  • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

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.

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Signs of coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Handbrake Reserve Travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,692 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    103,692 miles
    Test number
    666982585414
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil sump porous
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  2. Fail103,636 miles (+1,058)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,636 miles
    Test number
    698717160144
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  3. Pass102,578 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,578 miles
    Test number
    497726427561
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  4. Fail102,577 miles (+2,341)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,577 miles
    Test number
    421080225817
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  5. Pass100,236 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,236 miles
    Test number
    822787539470
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngEngine sump has surface corrosion.ine sump has surface corrosion.

  6. Fail100,226 miles (+5,314)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,226 miles
    Test number
    159444342965
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine fan seized.
    • AdvisoryEngine sump has surface corrosion.

  7. Pass94,912 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,912 miles
    Test number
    742495385751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,911 miles (+5,217)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,911 miles
    Test number
    802617252403
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass89,694 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,694 miles
    Test number
    820721729255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,693 miles (+5,888)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,693 miles
    Test number
    370509330767
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass83,805 miles (+3,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,805 miles
    Test number
    129224472373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass80,390 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,390 miles
    Test number
    465615493773
    • AdvisorySigns of coolant leak

  13. Fail80,373 miles (+3,235)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,373 miles
    Test number
    160796886382
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySigns of coolant leak
    • AdvisoryWater in nearside rear lamp

  14. Pass77,138 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,138 miles
    Test number
    510898504206
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Reserve Travel

  15. Fail77,078 miles (+5,219)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,078 miles
    Test number
    550977454400
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Reserve Travel

  16. Pass71,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,859 miles
    Test number
    964678214904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,859 miles (+22,669)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,859 miles
    Test number
    588078682655
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 195/55r15 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass49,190 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,190 miles
    Test number
    106740944133
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belt
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in side wall, not deep enough to reach the cords

  19. Fail49,190 miles (+15,884)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,190 miles
    Test number
    429558388862
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belt
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in side wall, not deep enough to reach the cords

  20. Pass33,306 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,306 miles
    Test number
    997342768438
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to legal limit

  21. Fail33,306 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,306 miles
    Test number
    168929611001
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to legal limit

  22. Fail33,285 miles (+14,586)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,285 miles
    Test number
    982078901213
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres needs tracking
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning light is on
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass18,699 miles (+11,408)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    18,699 miles
    Test number
    116330114259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,291 miles (+3,043)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    7,291 miles
    Test number
    385460403447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass4,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    4,248 miles
    Test number
    239700481295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 YVZ

Does LP08 YVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 YVZ is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 YVZ?
The MOT on LP08 YVZ is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 YVZ done?
LP08 YVZ was recorded at 103,692 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 6,761 miles a year.
Has LP08 YVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 YVZ has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 YVZ 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 YVZ find?
LP08 YVZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil sump porous; rear silencer corroded.

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