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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LR08 GYJMOT history

LR08 GYJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 65,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LR08 GYJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
65,207 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LR08 GYJ was last recorded at 65,207 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,206 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,207 miles
  • 2025 – 59,990 miles
  • 2024 – 54,030 miles
  • 2023 – 48,775 miles
  • 2022 – 41,614 miles
  • 2021 – 37,012 miles
  • 2020 – 35,456 miles
  • 2018 – 26,726 miles
  • 2017 – 21,634 miles
  • 2016 – 20,108 miles
  • 2015 – 19,226 miles
  • 2014 – 18,391 miles
  • 2013 – 17,102 miles
  • 2012 – 15,993 miles
  • 2011 – 14,471 miles
  • 2010 – 12,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,207 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,207 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    65,207 miles
    Test number
    829949763669
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail65,206 miles (+5,216)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,206 miles
    Test number
    970853855710
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass59,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    59,990 miles
    Test number
    986899921216
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail59,990 miles (+5,960)2 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,990 miles
    Test number
    387270449563
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass54,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    54,030 miles
    Test number
    918226705561
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear blocks (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail54,030 miles (+5,255)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,030 miles
    Test number
    499688237934
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear blocks (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass48,775 miles (+7,161)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,775 miles
    Test number
    670906291956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,614 miles (+4,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,614 miles
    Test number
    661295585212
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre perishing /cracking between tread blocks 195/55/15
    • AdvisoryOS & NS Headlamps cloudy
  9. Pass37,012 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,012 miles
    Test number
    819103056058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,456 miles (+8,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    35,456 miles
    Test number
    619536241775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass26,726 miles (+5,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    26,726 miles
    Test number
    233285324703
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass21,634 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    21,634 miles
    Test number
    803197717375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,108 miles (+882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    20,108 miles
    Test number
    698651685958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cracks on sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cracks on sidewall
  14. Pass19,226 miles (+835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    19,226 miles
    Test number
    140605309916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has age cracking to outer tread patton
  15. Pass18,391 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    18,391 miles
    Test number
    608111484243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,102 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    17,102 miles
    Test number
    218991183259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,993 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    15,993 miles
    Test number
    659549492245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,471 miles (+2,282)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    14,471 miles
    Test number
    447203491204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    12,189 miles
    Test number
    870720880222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 GYJ

Does LR08 GYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 GYJ is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GYJ?
The MOT on LR08 GYJ is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 GYJ done?
LR08 GYJ was recorded at 65,207 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,438 miles a year.
Has LR08 GYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GYJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 GYJ 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 GYJ find?
LR08 GYJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread.

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