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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LR08 CAOMOT history

LR08 CAO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 119,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

LR08 CAO blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
119,121 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 CAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 CAO was last recorded at 119,121 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 5,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,453 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,668 miles
Average per year
6,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,121 miles
  • 2024 – 113,453 miles
  • 2023 – 108,408 miles
  • 2022 – 103,689 miles
  • 2021 – 98,874 miles
  • 2020 – 95,015 miles
  • 2019 – 90,907 miles
  • 2018 – 87,097 miles
  • 2017 – 76,241 miles
  • 2016 – 66,150 miles
  • 2015 – 54,855 miles
  • 2014 – 49,740 miles
  • 2013 – 44,849 miles
  • 2012 – 38,612 miles
  • 2011 – 23,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,121 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,121 miles (+5,668)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    119,121 miles
    Test number
    311830119100
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass113,453 miles (+5,045)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,453 miles
    Test number
    150092451591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,408 miles (+4,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,408 miles
    Test number
    537866452835
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass103,689 miles (+4,815)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,689 miles
    Test number
    975419611274
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass98,874 miles (+3,859)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,874 miles
    Test number
    797933940832
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass95,015 miles (+4,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,015 miles
    Test number
    319192143746
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass90,907 miles (+3,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,907 miles
    Test number
    528079689888
    • 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))

  8. Pass87,097 miles (+10,856)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,097 miles
    Test number
    320675751473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,241 miles (+10,091)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,241 miles
    Test number
    298968611118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,150 miles (+11,295)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,150 miles
    Test number
    121473577799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,855 miles (+5,115)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,855 miles
    Test number
    565763965169
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass49,740 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,740 miles
    Test number
    259628354402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,849 miles (+6,237)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,849 miles
    Test number
    347286063157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,612 miles1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,612 miles
    Test number
    775857262191
    • DangerousO/s/r tyre has cracks in side no cords showing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cracks in side wall no cords showing

  15. Fail38,612 miles (+15,336)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,612 miles
    Test number
    975597462190
    • DangerousO/s/r tyre has cracks in side no cords showing
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cracks in side wall no cords showing

  16. Pass23,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,276 miles
    Test number
    239900631162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 CAO

Does LR08 CAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 CAO expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 CAO?
The MOT on LR08 CAO expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 CAO done?
LR08 CAO was recorded at 119,121 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 6,678 miles a year.
Has LR08 CAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 CAO has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2012.
Has the mileage on LR08 CAO 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 CAO find?
LR08 CAO passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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