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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

LR08 NMZMOT history

LR08 NMZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 55,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LR08 NMZ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
55,919 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 NMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 NMZ was last recorded at 55,919 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 3,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,798 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,121 miles
Average per year
2,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,919 miles
  • 2025 – 52,798 miles
  • 2024 – 48,941 miles
  • 2023 – 45,954 miles
  • 2022 – 42,185 miles
  • 2021 – 40,516 miles
  • 2020 – 39,847 miles
  • 2019 – 37,411 miles
  • 2018 – 35,877 miles
  • 2017 – 34,119 miles
  • 2016 – 31,681 miles
  • 2015 – 29,460 miles
  • 2014 – 22,678 miles
  • 2013 – 22,583 miles
  • 2012 – 18,931 miles
  • 2011 – 14,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,919 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside rear lamp damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth also worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,919 miles (+3,121)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    55,919 miles
    Test number
    274123235010
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass52,798 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    52,798 miles
    Test number
    680006563390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp damaged

  3. Fail52,798 miles (+3,857)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,798 miles
    Test number
    735273727366
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp damaged

  4. Pass48,941 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    48,941 miles
    Test number
    129191602801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damaged

  5. Fail48,941 miles (+2,987)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,941 miles
    Test number
    922004067512
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damaged

  6. Pass45,954 miles (+3,769)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    45,954 miles
    Test number
    928834885076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damaged slightly

  7. Pass42,185 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,185 miles
    Test number
    853720847516
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail42,185 miles (+1,669)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,185 miles
    Test number
    322735597199
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass40,516 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,516 miles
    Test number
    678231403754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,847 miles
    Test number
    446673782218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,847 miles (+2,436)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,847 miles
    Test number
    650655148819
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass37,411 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,411 miles
    Test number
    912327011233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,877 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,877 miles
    Test number
    783218228388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,119 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,119 miles
    Test number
    974692732935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,681 miles (+2,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,681 miles
    Test number
    149061691878
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms rubber bush deteriorated

  16. Pass29,460 miles (+6,782)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,460 miles
    Test number
    227441975007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,678 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,678 miles
    Test number
    945306674020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,583 miles (+3,652)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,583 miles
    Test number
    727520983061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,931 miles (+4,542)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,931 miles
    Test number
    906478082031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,389 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,389 miles
    Test number
    217114471079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LR08 NMZ

Does LR08 NMZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 NMZ is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 NMZ?
The MOT on LR08 NMZ is valid until 3 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 NMZ done?
LR08 NMZ was recorded at 55,919 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,760 miles a year.
Has LR08 NMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 NMZ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 NMZ 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 NMZ find?
LR08 NMZ passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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