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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.

LR08 NWH black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass200,159 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Pass152,839 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    152,839 miles
    Test number
    819546630190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. Pass113,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,446 miles
    Test number
    324465051154
    • AdvisoryNearside steering tie bar has slightly play.
  17. 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.
  18. Pass107,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    107,803 miles
    Test number
    871043067484
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged.
  19. 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.
  20. Pass100,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,308 miles
    Test number
    265573865461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. Pass94,488 miles (+8,414)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,488 miles
    Test number
    478307164101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. Pass86,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,070 miles
    Test number
    425778753143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. 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
  28. 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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