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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LR08 HDOMOT history

LR08 HDO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 107,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2023.

LR08 HDO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2023
Mileage
107,114 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HDO
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
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 HDO was last recorded at 107,114 miles on 14 Mar 2023, 9,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,097 miles · 16 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
9,017 miles
Average per year
7,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,114 miles
  • 2022 – 98,097 miles
  • 2021 – 84,063 miles
  • 2020 – 74,081 miles
  • 2019 – 66,285 miles
  • 2018 – 59,107 miles
  • 2017 – 51,882 miles
  • 2016 – 45,968 miles
  • 2015 – 38,777 miles
  • 2014 – 32,272 miles
  • 2013 – 27,081 miles
  • 2012 – 20,377 miles
  • 2011 – 12,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,114 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryLong parking brake lever travel

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear near rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged off badly and 2.2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail107,114 miles (+9,017)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,114 miles
    Test number
    994211109989
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLong parking brake lever travel

  2. Pass98,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,097 miles
    Test number
    697637776431
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail98,097 miles (+14,034)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,097 miles
    Test number
    946974005707
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,063 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,063 miles
    Test number
    787760681370
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear near rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged off badly and 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail84,056 miles (+9,975)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,056 miles
    Test number
    876058168391
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear lower (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear near rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged off badly and 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass74,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,081 miles
    Test number
    928131686343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,081 miles (+7,796)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,081 miles
    Test number
    369901813736
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass66,285 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,285 miles
    Test number
    556512429634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail66,284 miles (+7,177)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,284 miles
    Test number
    866843980756
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass59,107 miles (+7,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,107 miles
    Test number
    170492493036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass51,882 miles (+5,914)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,882 miles
    Test number
    173290796820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,968 miles
    Test number
    142022332652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,968 miles (+7,191)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,968 miles
    Test number
    318377398849
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass38,777 miles (+6,505)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,777 miles
    Test number
    625265675008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,272 miles (+5,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,272 miles
    Test number
    745707274072
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass27,081 miles (+6,704)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,081 miles
    Test number
    525230073090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,377 miles (+7,461)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,377 miles
    Test number
    369683972061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,916 miles
    Test number
    808403451067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 HDO

Does LR08 HDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 HDO expired on 17 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HDO?
The MOT on LR08 HDO expired on 17 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 HDO done?
LR08 HDO was recorded at 107,114 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2023, an average of 7,814 miles a year.
Has LR08 HDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HDO has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 HDO 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 HDO find?
LR08 HDO failed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2023 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside front front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle, and 8 more.

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