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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 DPXMOT history

LR08 DPX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2024.

LR08 DPX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2025
Mileage
145,852 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 DPX
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
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 DPX was last recorded at 145,852 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 15,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,201 miles · 8 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
15,651 miles
Average per year
9,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,852 miles
  • 2023 – 130,201 miles
  • 2022 – 115,347 miles
  • 2021 – 104,002 miles
  • 2020 – 97,139 miles
  • 2019 – 80,211 miles
  • 2018 – 65,903 miles
  • 2017 – 55,315 miles
  • 2016 – 47,657 miles
  • 2015 – 39,121 miles
  • 2014 – 33,439 miles
  • 2013 – 27,971 miles
  • 2012 – 22,470 miles
  • 2011 – 18,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,852 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front WASHERS POOR.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,852 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,852 miles
    Test number
    512247950021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail145,852 miles (+15,651)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,852 miles
    Test number
    757695288241
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass130,201 miles (+14,854)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,201 miles
    Test number
    552670913723
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass115,347 miles (+11,345)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,347 miles
    Test number
    685601801076
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp has water in

  5. Pass104,002 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,002 miles
    Test number
    243042099236
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail box corroded

  6. Fail104,001 miles (+6,862)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,001 miles
    Test number
    598093887726
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail box corroded

  7. Pass97,139 miles (+16,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,139 miles
    Test number
    461343491391
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailbox corroded and flexi joint deterioated

  8. Pass80,211 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,211 miles
    Test number
    930001125555
    • AdvisoryFront WASHERS POOR.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail80,210 miles (+14,307)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,210 miles
    Test number
    182792495063
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. 195/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. 195/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% 1 OF 2 BULBS WORKING (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront WASHERS POOR.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass65,903 miles (+10,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,903 miles
    Test number
    579378325920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass55,315 miles (+7,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,315 miles
    Test number
    739705604412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass47,657 miles (+8,536)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,657 miles
    Test number
    604097536978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,121 miles (+5,682)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,121 miles
    Test number
    439504465035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,439 miles (+5,468)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,439 miles
    Test number
    508913754097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,971 miles (+5,501)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,971 miles
    Test number
    497181063005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,470 miles (+3,964)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,470 miles
    Test number
    237576952060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,506 miles
    Test number
    725581661001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 DPX

Does LR08 DPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 DPX expired on 15 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 DPX?
The MOT on LR08 DPX expired on 15 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 DPX done?
LR08 DPX was recorded at 145,852 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 9,323 miles a year.
Has LR08 DPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 DPX has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 DPX 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 DPX find?
LR08 DPX passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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