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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LR08 LZUMOT history

LR08 LZU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 66,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

LR08 LZU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
66,192 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 LZU
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
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 LZU was last recorded at 66,192 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,174 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
3,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,192 miles
  • 2024 – 63,806 miles
  • 2023 – 59,515 miles
  • 2022 – 56,490 miles
  • 2021 – 53,902 miles
  • 2020 – 48,475 miles
  • 2019 – 46,676 miles
  • 2018 – 45,930 miles
  • 2017 – 44,129 miles
  • 2016 – 39,292 miles
  • 2015 – 30,805 miles
  • 2014 – 22,166 miles
  • 2013 – 15,486 miles
  • 2012 – 11,035 miles
  • 2011 – 8,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,192 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chip in screen) (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (both rear springs) (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,192 miles (+18)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,192 miles
    Test number
    405214303840
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chip in screen) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (both rear springs) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail66,174 miles (+2,368)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,174 miles
    Test number
    188978957330
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (front flexi section) (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chip in screen) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (both rear springs) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (front to centre joint and centre to rear joint) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass63,806 miles (+4,291)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    63,806 miles
    Test number
    257083031049
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damage
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass59,515 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    59,515 miles
    Test number
    239004322520
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail59,515 miles (+3,025)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,515 miles
    Test number
    868443421114
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass56,490 miles (+2,588)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    56,490 miles
    Test number
    825086298796
    • AdvisoryNear side & off side front brake discs corroded inner sides
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryPlay in near side rear shock absorber insert
    • AdvisoryWind screen stone chipped

  7. Pass53,902 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,902 miles
    Test number
    180139517843
    • AdvisoryFront Both front break discs pitted and rusted
    • AdvisoryFront Chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyre treads perishing/cracked

  8. Fail53,902 miles (+5,427)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,902 miles
    Test number
    709038888230
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front break discs pitted and rusted
    • AdvisoryFront Chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre close to the legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyre treads perishing/cracked

  9. Pass48,475 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    48,475 miles
    Test number
    874354483673
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail48,467 miles (+1,791)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,467 miles
    Test number
    192063207099
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass46,676 miles (+746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,676 miles
    Test number
    175816223762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass45,930 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    45,930 miles
    Test number
    686165818582
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail45,930 miles (+1,801)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,930 miles
    Test number
    246681188617
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe /centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass44,129 miles (+4,837)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,129 miles
    Test number
    878477784659
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNs wing mirror damaged
    • AdvisorySpare wheel fitted nsf

  15. Pass39,292 miles (+8,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,292 miles
    Test number
    684414333112
    • AdvisoryFront o/s/f and n/s/f console bushes are split

  16. Pass30,805 miles (+32)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,805 miles
    Test number
    246429465491
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail30,773 miles (+8,607)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,773 miles
    Test number
    296326665403
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass22,166 miles (+6,680)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    22,166 miles
    Test number
    387193354106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing on edges

  19. Pass15,486 miles (+43)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    15,486 miles
    Test number
    405156073144
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail15,443 miles (+4,408)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,443 miles
    Test number
    287085673194
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass11,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    11,035 miles
    Test number
    527196862127
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail11,035 miles (+2,048)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,035 miles
    Test number
    568426762123
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass8,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    8,987 miles
    Test number
    105981671127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail8,987 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,987 miles
    Test number
    738971271162
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LR08 LZU

Does LR08 LZU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 LZU expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 LZU?
The MOT on LR08 LZU expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 LZU done?
LR08 LZU was recorded at 66,192 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 3,988 miles a year.
Has LR08 LZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 LZU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 LZU 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 LZU find?
LR08 LZU passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chip in screen); coil spring corroded (both rear springs); nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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