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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LR08 AWXMOT history

LR08 AWX is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LR08 AWX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
127,113 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AWX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 AWX was last recorded at 127,113 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,112 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,113 miles
  • 2025 – 114,605 miles
  • 2024 – 108,040 miles
  • 2023 – 95,945 miles
  • 2022 – 89,987 miles
  • 2021 – 89,894 miles
  • 2020 – 80,451 miles
  • 2019 – 74,604 miles
  • 2018 – 68,727 miles
  • 2017 – 63,998 miles
  • 2016 – 60,534 miles
  • 2015 – 52,880 miles
  • 2014 – 41,116 miles
  • 2013 – 32,243 miles
  • 2012 – 25,139 miles
  • 2011 – 17,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,113 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,113 miles (+1)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    127,113 miles
    Test number
    674370197321
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail127,112 miles (+12,507)4 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,112 miles
    Test number
    235291388353
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass114,605 miles (+6,565)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,605 miles
    Test number
    328141534308
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,040 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    108,040 miles
    Test number
    721459681164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail108,040 miles (+12,095)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,040 miles
    Test number
    144731184593
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass95,945 miles (+91)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,945 miles
    Test number
    365923794275
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail95,854 miles (+5,867)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,854 miles
    Test number
    615744021527
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass89,987 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,987 miles
    Test number
    240228943941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail89,985 miles (+91)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,985 miles
    Test number
    909859517645
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass89,894 miles (+9,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,894 miles
    Test number
    959058360401
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryStonechip central windscreen

  11. Pass80,451 miles (+213)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,451 miles
    Test number
    580042559365
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail80,238 miles (+5,634)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,238 miles
    Test number
    664783185097
    • MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split on both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAmber brake warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass74,604 miles (+11)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,604 miles
    Test number
    414769202441
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced not less than 50 PERCENT (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  14. Fail74,593 miles (+5,866)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,593 miles
    Test number
    439909697642
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced not less than 50 PERCENT (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass68,727 miles (+4,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,727 miles
    Test number
    201908395443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass63,998 miles (+3,464)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,998 miles
    Test number
    313160647395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,534 miles (+7,654)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,534 miles
    Test number
    703813780797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,880 miles
    Test number
    509043635092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail52,880 miles (+11,764)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,880 miles
    Test number
    145641335088
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass41,116 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,116 miles
    Test number
    358267434033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,110 miles (+8,867)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,110 miles
    Test number
    566316034015
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteMovement in os headlight mountings

  22. Pass32,243 miles (+7,104)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,243 miles
    Test number
    649561653049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,139 miles (+7,579)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,139 miles
    Test number
    829929152029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,560 miles
    Test number
    827082951046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 AWX

Does LR08 AWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 AWX is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AWX?
The MOT on LR08 AWX is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 AWX done?
LR08 AWX was recorded at 127,113 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 7,241 miles a year.
Has LR08 AWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AWX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 AWX 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 LR08 AWX find?
LR08 AWX passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 3 more.

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