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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LR08 MWZMOT history

LR08 MWZ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 154,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

LR08 MWZ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
154,882 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MWZ was last recorded at 154,882 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 12,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,387 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
12,495 miles
Average per year
8,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,882 miles
  • 2025 – 142,387 miles
  • 2024 – 130,824 miles
  • 2023 – 117,190 miles
  • 2022 – 103,853 miles
  • 2021 – 89,887 miles
  • 2020 – 83,156 miles
  • 2019 – 75,174 miles
  • 2018 – 67,341 miles
  • 2017 – 65,827 miles
  • 2016 – 59,938 miles
  • 2015 – 53,105 miles
  • 2014 – 47,002 miles
  • 2013 – 39,445 miles
  • 2012 – 32,597 miles
  • 2011 – 25,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,882 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective doth discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder tray and sill covers fitted

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,882 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    154,882 miles
    Test number
    277670699696
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective doth discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and sill covers fitted

  2. Fail154,881 miles (+12,494)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,881 miles
    Test number
    378800814469
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective doth discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and sill covers fitted

  3. Pass142,387 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    142,387 miles
    Test number
    161771232190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Around 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted

  4. Fail142,387 miles (+11,563)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,387 miles
    Test number
    435360799851
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Around 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted

  5. Pass130,824 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    130,824 miles
    Test number
    360731595892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail130,786 miles (+13,596)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,786 miles
    Test number
    801312162619
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear ush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake effort low

  7. Pass117,190 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,190 miles
    Test number
    377106874311
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Fail117,190 miles (+13,337)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,190 miles
    Test number
    958264593441
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass103,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,853 miles
    Test number
    671620992215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail103,853 miles (+13,966)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,853 miles
    Test number
    895304977406
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass89,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,887 miles
    Test number
    725483570704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,887 miles (+6,731)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,887 miles
    Test number
    926301401181
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  13. Pass83,156 miles (+7,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    83,156 miles
    Test number
    199011150207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass75,174 miles (+7,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,174 miles
    Test number
    401786953647
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  15. Pass67,341 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,341 miles
    Test number
    112686935788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,827 miles (+5,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,827 miles
    Test number
    341337985832
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Clamp Broken

  17. Pass59,938 miles (+6,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,938 miles
    Test number
    817402131939
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre void of tread on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

  18. Pass53,105 miles (+6,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,105 miles
    Test number
    109578065401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass47,002 miles (+7,557)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,002 miles
    Test number
    485552164008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,445 miles (+6,848)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,445 miles
    Test number
    336623463093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,597 miles (+7,100)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,597 miles
    Test number
    909575662050
    • NoteNSR tyre on 2m and worn on outer edge
    • NoteOSR tyre on 2m and worn on outer edge

  22. Pass25,497 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,497 miles
    Test number
    817638481082
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low towards outer edges
    • NoteOsf lower suspension arm rear bush not pressed fully into housing (not causing any movement)

Questions about LR08 MWZ

Does LR08 MWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MWZ is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MWZ?
The MOT on LR08 MWZ is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 MWZ done?
LR08 MWZ was recorded at 154,882 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 8,504 miles a year.
Has LR08 MWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MWZ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 MWZ 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 MWZ find?
LR08 MWZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective doth discoloured; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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