
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
LR08 GYSMOT history
LR08 GYS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 74,799 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 74,799 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,757 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 GYS
- 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
- 19 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 GYS was last recorded at 74,799 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 3,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 70,961 miles · 16 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,838 miles
- Average per year
- 4,757 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 74,799 miles
- 2021 – 70,961 miles
- 2020 – 67,707 miles
- 2019 – 59,818 miles
- 2018 – 56,318 miles
- 2017 – 52,610 miles
- 2016 – 44,750 miles
- 2015 – 39,217 miles
- 2014 – 35,530 miles
- 2013 – 31,499 miles
- 2011 – 22,642 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust blowing from centre sleeve
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 25 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,799 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 74,799 miles
- Test number
- 144104459479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,799 miles (+3,838)2 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,799 miles
- Test number
- 125141252621
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass70,961 miles (+26)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 70,961 miles
- Test number
- 442818987609
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust blowing from centre sleeve
Fail70,935 miles (+3,228)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,935 miles
- Test number
- 392605738120
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust blowing from centre sleeve
Pass67,707 miles (+7,889)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 67,707 miles
- Test number
- 964997737263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,818 miles (+3,500)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 59,818 miles
- Test number
- 114602726634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,318 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 56,318 miles
- Test number
- 989842478638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,318 miles (+3,708)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,318 miles
- Test number
- 717177115676
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass52,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 52,610 miles
- Test number
- 954065680636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,610 miles (+7,860)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,610 miles
- Test number
- 228888393438
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass44,750 miles (+5,533)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 44,750 miles
- Test number
- 946282805190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,217 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 39,217 miles
- Test number
- 199666955413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,210 miles (+3,680)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,210 miles
- Test number
- 845016755069
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail35,530 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,530 miles
- Test number
- 167271754459
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass35,530 miles (+4,031)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 35,530 miles
- Test number
- 727351054008
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass31,499 miles (+8,857)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 31,499 miles
- Test number
- 768317453015
- NoteN/s/r tyre starting to crack on tread
- NoteO/s/r tyre starting to crack on tread
Pass22,642 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 22,642 miles
- Test number
- 189127731229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 GYS
- Does LR08 GYS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 GYS expired on 15 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 GYS?
- The MOT on LR08 GYS expired on 15 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 GYS done?
- LR08 GYS was recorded at 74,799 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 4,757 miles a year.
- Has LR08 GYS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 GYS has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR08 GYS 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 GYS find?
- LR08 GYS passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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