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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 GYFMOT history

LR08 GYF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 67,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

LR08 GYF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
67,465 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GYF was last recorded at 67,465 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 2,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,140 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,325 miles
Average per year
3,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,465 miles
  • 2024 – 65,140 miles
  • 2023 – 62,545 miles
  • 2022 – 60,549 miles
  • 2021 – 57,497 miles
  • 2020 – 54,117 miles
  • 2019 – 50,195 miles
  • 2018 – 46,360 miles
  • 2017 – 41,824 miles
  • 2016 – 37,395 miles
  • 2015 – 33,503 miles
  • 2014 – 29,933 miles
  • 2013 – 27,666 miles
  • 2012 – 25,093 miles
  • 2011 – 17,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,465 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear exhaust box worn rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,465 miles (+2,325)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    67,465 miles
    Test number
    975870771111
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass65,140 miles (+2,595)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    65,140 miles
    Test number
    761116282451
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass62,545 miles (+1,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,545 miles
    Test number
    124669776080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass60,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,549 miles
    Test number
    694126077334
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded X 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail60,549 miles (+3,052)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,549 miles
    Test number
    917490632335
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded X 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass57,497 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,497 miles
    Test number
    771065050948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,117 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,117 miles
    Test number
    262735059445
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box worn rusty

  8. Fail54,117 miles (+3,922)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,117 miles
    Test number
    994439519085
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box worn rusty

  9. Pass50,195 miles (+3,835)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,195 miles
    Test number
    502861818951
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass46,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,360 miles
    Test number
    676461985455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,360 miles (+4,536)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,360 miles
    Test number
    254553830911
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass41,824 miles (+4,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,824 miles
    Test number
    775491447280
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres have cracks on outer edges

  13. Pass37,395 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,395 miles
    Test number
    754537889581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,503 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,503 miles
    Test number
    254967723605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,933 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,933 miles
    Test number
    747030004344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,666 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,666 miles
    Test number
    428142303463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,093 miles (+2,907)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,093 miles
    Test number
    325657472285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,186 miles
    Test number
    268367942087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail22,186 miles (+5,169)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,186 miles
    Test number
    398417242057
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass17,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,017 miles
    Test number
    489425841038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 GYF

Does LR08 GYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 GYF is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GYF?
The MOT on LR08 GYF is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 GYF done?
LR08 GYF was recorded at 67,465 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 3,435 miles a year.
Has LR08 GYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GYF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 GYF 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 GYF find?
LR08 GYF passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; coil spring corroded all 4.

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