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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LR08 GYZMOT history

LR08 GYZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 56,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LR08 GYZ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
56,972 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GYZ
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
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GYZ was last recorded at 56,972 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 3,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
53,329 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,643 miles
Average per year
3,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,972 miles
  • 2025 – 53,329 miles
  • 2024 – 47,958 miles
  • 2023 – 42,441 miles
  • 2022 – 37,596 miles
  • 2021 – 35,695 miles
  • 2020 – 34,417 miles
  • 2019 – 30,504 miles
  • 2017 – 25,605 miles
  • 2015 – 22,401 miles
  • 2013 – 19,048 miles
  • 2012 – 13,396 miles
  • 2011 – 9,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,972 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    56,972 miles
    Test number
    867988141563
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail56,972 miles (+3,643)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,972 miles
    Test number
    708483885739
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass53,329 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    53,329 miles
    Test number
    305777960312
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail53,329 miles (+5,371)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,329 miles
    Test number
    203252861146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass47,958 miles (+5,517)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    47,958 miles
    Test number
    568237632545
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass42,441 miles (+4,845)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    42,441 miles
    Test number
    174695950176
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn off smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass37,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    37,596 miles
    Test number
    882630052347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail37,596 miles (+1,901)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,596 miles
    Test number
    147685696501
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass35,695 miles (+1,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    35,695 miles
    Test number
    812603409816
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroding

  10. Pass34,417 miles (+3,913)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    34,417 miles
    Test number
    406916028101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,504 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    30,504 miles
    Test number
    326383092981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side panel damage

  12. Fail30,504 miles (+4,899)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,504 miles
    Test number
    891912215338
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone arm excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side panel damage

  13. Pass25,605 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    25,605 miles
    Test number
    465692401241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,401 miles
    Test number
    285046485024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail22,401 miles (+3,353)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,401 miles
    Test number
    226466185059
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass19,048 miles (+5,652)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    19,048 miles
    Test number
    628222283106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,396 miles (+4,173)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,396 miles
    Test number
    775839362026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,223 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,223 miles
    Test number
    988444581096
    • 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)

Questions about LR08 GYZ

Does LR08 GYZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 GYZ is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GYZ?
The MOT on LR08 GYZ is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 GYZ done?
LR08 GYZ was recorded at 56,972 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 3,124 miles a year.
Has LR08 GYZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GYZ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 GYZ 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 GYZ find?
LR08 GYZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi exhaust.

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