
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc
LR08 NWHMOT history
LR08 NWH is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 200,159 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 200,159 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 9,936 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 NWH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 NWH was last recorded at 200,159 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 4,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 195,537 miles · 6 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,622 miles
- Average per year
- 9,936 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 200,159 miles
- 2025 – 195,537 miles
- 2024 – 193,656 miles
- 2023 – 190,417 miles
- 2022 – 181,094 miles
- 2021 – 165,011 miles
- 2020 – 152,839 miles
- 2019 – 138,061 miles
- 2018 – 119,937 miles
- 2017 – 113,446 miles
- 2016 – 107,803 miles
- 2015 – 100,308 miles
- 2014 – 94,488 miles
- 2013 – 86,074 miles
- 2012 – 67,020 miles
- 2011 – 45,781 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust join.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear light unit lens damaged.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre join
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear exhaust box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,159 miles (+4,622)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 200,159 miles
- Test number
- 713564314428
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass195,537 miles (+1,881)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 195,537 miles
- Test number
- 650183558362
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass193,656 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 193,656 miles
- Test number
- 618343637438
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail193,656 miles (+3,239)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,656 miles
- Test number
- 401360591665
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass190,417 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2024
- Odometer
- 190,417 miles
- Test number
- 920227902500
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust join. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit lens damaged.
Fail190,415 miles (+9,321)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,415 miles
- Test number
- 366839286829
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust join. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind. (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit lens damaged.
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearing excessive. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEml engine warning light on.
- AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel.
Pass181,094 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 181,094 miles
- Test number
- 512765673992
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Fail181,092 miles (+16,081)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,092 miles
- Test number
- 778849523841
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass165,011 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2022
- Odometer
- 165,011 miles
- Test number
- 712558144562
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear rear exhaust box corroded outer skin
Fail165,008 miles (+12,169)6 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,008 miles
- Test number
- 766027692768
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch faulty (4.5.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral centre brake light has only 50% working
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear rear exhaust box corroded outer skin
- AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel near excessive
Pass152,839 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2021
- Odometer
- 152,839 miles
- Test number
- 819546630190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,831 miles (+14,770)10 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,831 miles
- Test number
- 628674949506
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Additional braking device obviously defective pad wear sensor wires broken (1.1.19 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust clamp broken
Pass138,061 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 138,061 miles
- Test number
- 511789903742
- AdvisoryEngine light on.
- AdvisoryOffside front fog light not working.
- AdvisoryWindscreen cracked.
Fail138,061 miles (+18,124)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,061 miles
- Test number
- 565922069000
- DangerousNearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings tie bar (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine light on.
- AdvisoryWindscreen cracked.
Pass119,937 miles (+6,491)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 119,937 miles
- Test number
- 970697904412
- AdvisoryNearside tie bar has slight play.
Pass113,446 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 113,446 miles
- Test number
- 324465051154
- AdvisoryNearside steering tie bar has slightly play.
Fail113,446 miles (+5,643)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,446 miles
- Test number
- 604646600251
- FailureNearside 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)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside steering tie bar has slightly play.
Pass107,803 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 107,803 miles
- Test number
- 871043067484
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged.
Fail107,803 miles (+7,495)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,803 miles
- Test number
- 993550914492
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged.
Pass100,308 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 100,308 miles
- Test number
- 265573865461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,308 miles (+5,820)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,308 miles
- Test number
- 445443965130
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fail94,488 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,488 miles
- Test number
- 368327164123
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass94,488 miles (+8,414)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 94,488 miles
- Test number
- 478307164101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,074 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 86,074 miles
- Test number
- 485706163110
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass86,070 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 86,070 miles
- Test number
- 425778753143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,070 miles (+19,050)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,070 miles
- Test number
- 729808453172
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass67,020 miles (+21,239)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 67,020 miles
- Test number
- 639410262047
- NoteDAMAGE TO N/S/R UNDER TRAY
- NoteUNDER COVERS FITTED
- NoteWIPER BLADES
Pass45,781 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 45,781 miles
- Test number
- 815856051081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 NWH
- Does LR08 NWH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 NWH is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 NWH?
- The MOT on LR08 NWH is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 NWH done?
- LR08 NWH was recorded at 200,159 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 9,936 miles a year.
- Has LR08 NWH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 NWH has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR08 NWH 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 NWH find?
- LR08 NWH passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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