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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LR08 GXYMOT history

LR08 GXY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 50,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

LR08 GXY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
50,342 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GXY was last recorded at 50,342 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 5,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
44,701 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,641 miles
Average per year
2,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,342 miles
  • 2025 – 44,701 miles
  • 2024 – 41,565 miles
  • 2023 – 39,797 miles
  • 2022 – 37,959 miles
  • 2021 – 35,483 miles
  • 2020 – 34,227 miles
  • 2019 – 32,343 miles
  • 2018 – 30,302 miles
  • 2017 – 27,804 miles
  • 2016 – 25,756 miles
  • 2015 – 23,713 miles
  • 2014 – 21,416 miles
  • 2013 – 19,323 miles
  • 2012 – 16,482 miles
  • 2011 – 13,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,342 miles
  • AdvisoryHydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,342 miles (+5,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    50,342 miles
    Test number
    614463056281
    • AdvisoryHydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

  2. Pass44,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    44,701 miles
    Test number
    813238597352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail44,701 miles (+3,136)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,701 miles
    Test number
    877981120148
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass41,565 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    41,565 miles
    Test number
    754024707105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,797 miles (+1,838)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    39,797 miles
    Test number
    238368787251
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass37,959 miles (+2,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,959 miles
    Test number
    938558061438
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass35,483 miles (+1,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,483 miles
    Test number
    918336718389
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass34,227 miles (+1,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,227 miles
    Test number
    310244660150
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass32,343 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    32,343 miles
    Test number
    554232016345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,302 miles (+2,498)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,302 miles
    Test number
    933116989658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,804 miles (+2,048)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,804 miles
    Test number
    481396931541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,756 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,756 miles
    Test number
    447313888307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,713 miles (+2,297)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,713 miles
    Test number
    148566565428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,416 miles (+2,093)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,416 miles
    Test number
    138334574082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,323 miles (+2,841)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    19,323 miles
    Test number
    498632473008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass16,482 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,482 miles
    Test number
    276368582041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,988 miles
    Test number
    936911091032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 GXY

Does LR08 GXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 GXY is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GXY?
The MOT on LR08 GXY is valid until 18 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 GXY done?
LR08 GXY was recorded at 50,342 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 2,420 miles a year.
Has LR08 GXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GXY has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 GXY 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 GXY find?
LR08 GXY passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment.

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