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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LR08 MWOMOT history

LR08 MWO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 103,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2024.

LR08 MWO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2025
Mileage
103,127 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MWO
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
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MWO was last recorded at 103,127 miles on 10 Jan 2024, 8,981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,146 miles · 21 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
8,981 miles
Average per year
6,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,127 miles
  • 2022 – 94,146 miles
  • 2021 – 84,618 miles
  • 2020 – 76,607 miles
  • 2019 – 68,927 miles
  • 2018 – 66,955 miles
  • 2017 – 61,236 miles
  • 2016 – 54,793 miles
  • 2015 – 46,872 miles
  • 2014 – 37,830 miles
  • 2013 – 30,508 miles
  • 2012 – 25,381 miles
  • 2011 – 21,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,127 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Exhaust box corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,127 miles (+8,981)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,127 miles
    Test number
    508952472341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,146 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,146 miles
    Test number
    194288879198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  3. Fail94,119 miles (+9,501)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,119 miles
    Test number
    726966667724
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  4. Pass84,618 miles (+8,011)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,618 miles
    Test number
    140183000450
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp missing (pre 2018)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated High, requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass76,607 miles (+7,680)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,607 miles
    Test number
    139815272181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  6. Pass68,927 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,927 miles
    Test number
    683341044977
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  7. Fail68,927 miles (+1,972)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,927 miles
    Test number
    392216418446
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  8. Pass66,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,955 miles
    Test number
    615642774761
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail66,955 miles (+5,719)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,955 miles
    Test number
    786301642001
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass61,236 miles (+6,443)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,236 miles
    Test number
    952158491550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,793 miles (+7,921)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,793 miles
    Test number
    271344367171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,872 miles (+66)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,872 miles
    Test number
    659934797326
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail46,806 miles (+8,976)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,806 miles
    Test number
    282065758520
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass37,830 miles (+7,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,830 miles
    Test number
    348296274227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass30,508 miles (+5,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,508 miles
    Test number
    355848743263
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  16. Pass25,381 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,381 miles
    Test number
    478648542260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass25,379 miles (+3,665)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,379 miles
    Test number
    435358042204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass21,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    21,714 miles
    Test number
    808482351238
    • 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 MWO

Does LR08 MWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 MWO expired on 9 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MWO?
The MOT on LR08 MWO expired on 9 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 MWO done?
LR08 MWO was recorded at 103,127 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2024, an average of 6,599 miles a year.
Has LR08 MWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MWO has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 MWO 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 MWO find?
LR08 MWO passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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