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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LR08 MJXMOT history

LR08 MJX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

LR08 MJX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
106,754 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MJX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MJX was last recorded at 106,754 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 1,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,143 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,611 miles
Average per year
5,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,754 miles
  • 2025 – 105,143 miles
  • 2024 – 103,231 miles
  • 2023 – 100,688 miles
  • 2022 – 97,676 miles
  • 2021 – 95,517 miles
  • 2019 – 94,719 miles
  • 2018 – 86,850 miles
  • 2017 – 78,404 miles
  • 2016 – 71,672 miles
  • 2015 – 61,336 miles
  • 2014 – 54,663 miles
  • 2013 – 46,028 miles
  • 2012 – 36,658 miles
  • 2011 – 29,649 miles
  • 2010 – 24,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,754 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,754 miles (+1,611)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    106,754 miles
    Test number
    662081647769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,143 miles (+1,912)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    105,143 miles
    Test number
    609119958453
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass103,231 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,231 miles
    Test number
    817292841866
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail103,227 miles (+2,539)1 dangerous4 major6 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,227 miles
    Test number
    778134904973
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass100,688 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,688 miles
    Test number
    607417685060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre is worn on the inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge.
  6. Fail100,635 miles (+2,959)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,635 miles
    Test number
    626579285446
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner Rack end worn to excess. (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre is worn on the inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge.
  7. Pass97,676 miles (+2,159)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,676 miles
    Test number
    954703624453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging in effort (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  8. Pass95,517 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,517 miles
    Test number
    381089708848
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging in effort, noisy (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipes damaged, not leaking
    • AdvisoryStruggle with emissions test
  9. Fail95,517 miles (+798)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,517 miles
    Test number
    792237136101
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging in effort, noisy (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipes damaged, not leaking
    • AdvisoryStruggle with emissions test
  10. Pass94,719 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,719 miles
    Test number
    996739510157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,422 miles (+7,572)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,422 miles
    Test number
    850513224042
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass86,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,850 miles
    Test number
    587078720570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,850 miles (+8,446)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,850 miles
    Test number
    831424677516
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  14. Pass78,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,404 miles
    Test number
    186497298756
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  15. Fail78,401 miles (+6,729)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,401 miles
    Test number
    783351993602
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  16. Pass71,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,672 miles
    Test number
    678737266998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,672 miles (+10,336)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,672 miles
    Test number
    836423463344
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper poor
  18. Pass61,336 miles (+6,673)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,336 miles
    Test number
    256532095155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,663 miles
    Test number
    627370044281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,663 miles (+8,635)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,663 miles
    Test number
    358559434253
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  21. Pass46,028 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,028 miles
    Test number
    375322293440
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Fail46,028 miles (+9,370)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,028 miles
    Test number
    466482693202
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  23. Pass36,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,658 miles
    Test number
    635606082262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,658 miles (+7,009)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,658 miles
    Test number
    728565482283
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
  25. Fail29,649 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,649 miles
    Test number
    386004681251
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  26. Pass29,649 miles (+5,243)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,649 miles
    Test number
    676654481294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,406 miles
    Test number
    220248490287
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about LR08 MJX

Does LR08 MJX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MJX is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MJX?
The MOT on LR08 MJX is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 MJX done?
LR08 MJX was recorded at 106,754 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 5,334 miles a year.
Has LR08 MJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MJX has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 MJX 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 MJX find?
LR08 MJX passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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