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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 GYUMOT history

LR08 GYU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2022.

LR08 GYU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2023
Mileage
116,780 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GYU
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
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GYU was last recorded at 116,780 miles on 11 Apr 2022, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,717 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
7,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,780 miles
  • 2021 – 113,150 miles
  • 2020 – 109,777 miles
  • 2019 – 105,020 miles
  • 2018 – 100,694 miles
  • 2017 – 95,780 miles
  • 2016 – 90,768 miles
  • 2015 – 86,275 miles
  • 2014 – 83,575 miles
  • 2013 – 70,024 miles
  • 2012 – 54,790 miles
  • 2011 – 35,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,780 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,780 miles (+63)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    116,780 miles
    Test number
    310961641283
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  2. Fail116,717 miles (+7)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,717 miles
    Test number
    251099732880
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Fail116,710 miles (+3,560)7 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,710 miles
    Test number
    176293481238
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Constant velocity joint has slight split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover dropped down
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber dust cover dropped down
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield fixing broken/corroded

  4. Pass113,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,150 miles
    Test number
    355425221597
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail113,150 miles (+3,373)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,150 miles
    Test number
    759275492512
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,777 miles
    Test number
    150737149643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,777 miles (+4,757)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,777 miles
    Test number
    302132113040
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass105,020 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,020 miles
    Test number
    735257822984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,694 miles
    Test number
    198981384951
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail100,694 miles (+4,914)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,694 miles
    Test number
    985615456652
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass95,780 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,780 miles
    Test number
    386369302271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,768 miles (+4,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,768 miles
    Test number
    947129297860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass86,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,275 miles
    Test number
    719451755075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,275 miles (+36)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,275 miles
    Test number
    705271655002
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail86,239 miles (+2,664)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,239 miles
    Test number
    438531345040
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteWheel bolt covers fitted

  16. Pass83,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,575 miles
    Test number
    949649004030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,575 miles (+13,551)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,575 miles
    Test number
    175377404033
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass70,024 miles (+15,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,024 miles
    Test number
    215748663088
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass54,790 miles (+19,114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,790 miles
    Test number
    337787072055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass35,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,676 miles
    Test number
    757214171014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 GYU

Does LR08 GYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 GYU expired on 10 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GYU?
The MOT on LR08 GYU expired on 10 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 GYU done?
LR08 GYU was recorded at 116,780 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2022, an average of 7,323 miles a year.
Has LR08 GYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GYU has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 GYU 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 GYU find?
LR08 GYU passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2022 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 2 more.

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