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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

LR08 HENMOT history

LR08 HEN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 77,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

LR08 HEN black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
77,939 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HEN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HEN was last recorded at 77,939 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 12,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,735 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
12,204 miles
Average per year
5,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,939 miles
  • 2024 – 60,272 miles
  • 2023 – 56,865 miles
  • 2022 – 51,767 miles
  • 2021 – 44,380 miles
  • 2020 – 40,850 miles
  • 2019 – 32,608 miles
  • 2018 – 28,471 miles
  • 2017 – 25,080 miles
  • 2016 – 21,406 miles
  • 2015 – 15,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,939 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,939 miles (+12,204)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    77,939 miles
    Test number
    500323496851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,735 miles (+5,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    65,735 miles
    Test number
    289923911149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass60,272 miles (+3,407)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    60,272 miles
    Test number
    259686164210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass56,865 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    56,865 miles
    Test number
    615194172484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Fail56,865 miles (+5,098)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,865 miles
    Test number
    105984232963
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass51,767 miles (+7,387)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    51,767 miles
    Test number
    791462679179
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass44,380 miles (+3,530)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,380 miles
    Test number
    962048786909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass40,850 miles (+8,242)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,850 miles
    Test number
    356520215177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,608 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    32,608 miles
    Test number
    749657024257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,471 miles (+3,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    28,471 miles
    Test number
    296375119722
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking/splitting (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking/splitting (4.1.D.1e)
  11. Pass25,080 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    25,080 miles
    Test number
    477875295008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,406 miles (+5,721)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    21,406 miles
    Test number
    738629420658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,685 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    15,685 miles
    Test number
    156753715400
    • NoteStrong strong advise offside front tyre inner side wall damaged

Questions about LR08 HEN

Does LR08 HEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HEN is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HEN?
The MOT on LR08 HEN is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 HEN done?
LR08 HEN was recorded at 77,939 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 5,703 miles a year.
Has LR08 HEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HEN has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 HEN 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 HEN find?
LR08 HEN passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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