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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 NXMMOT history

LR08 NXM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 101,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LR08 NXM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,981 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 NXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 NXM was last recorded at 101,981 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 3,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,805 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,176 miles
Average per year
5,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,981 miles
  • 2025 – 98,805 miles
  • 2024 – 93,490 miles
  • 2023 – 88,690 miles
  • 2022 – 83,631 miles
  • 2021 – 77,410 miles
  • 2020 – 73,530 miles
  • 2019 – 69,580 miles
  • 2018 – 66,611 miles
  • 2017 – 63,198 miles
  • 2016 – 57,738 miles
  • 2015 – 50,530 miles
  • 2014 – 42,567 miles
  • 2013 – 33,405 miles
  • 2012 – 23,660 miles
  • 2011 – 18,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,981 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,981 miles (+3,176)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,981 miles
    Test number
    237268471295
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass98,805 miles (+5,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,805 miles
    Test number
    424461078257
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  3. Pass93,490 miles (+4,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,490 miles
    Test number
    458077787155
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass88,690 miles (+5,059)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,690 miles
    Test number
    250578069619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,631 miles
    Test number
    216269885993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,631 miles (+6,221)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,631 miles
    Test number
    441265382054
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass77,410 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,410 miles
    Test number
    743149366438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,530 miles (+3,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,530 miles
    Test number
    133807104832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall has cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass69,580 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,580 miles
    Test number
    508712482429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,611 miles (+3,413)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,611 miles
    Test number
    212281434618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,198 miles (+5,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,198 miles
    Test number
    128090167619
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has started to perrish

  12. Pass57,738 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,738 miles
    Test number
    188150353774
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail57,738 miles (+7,208)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,738 miles
    Test number
    877317138294
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass50,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,530 miles
    Test number
    185638755033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,530 miles (+7,963)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,530 miles
    Test number
    749958155016
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Fail42,567 miles3 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,567 miles
    Test number
    456465854050
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has deep cut almost to cord in exess of 25mm strongly advise new tyre
    • NoteOffside wiper blade in poor condition

  17. Pass42,567 miles (+9,162)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,567 miles
    Test number
    468375854080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has deep cut almost to cord in exess of 25mm strongly advise new tyre
    • NoteOffside wiper blade in poor condition

  18. Pass33,405 miles (+9,745)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,405 miles
    Test number
    459352273011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,660 miles (+5,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,660 miles
    Test number
    605772972089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass18,262 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,262 miles
    Test number
    299713851065
    • NoteBonnet stay broken

Questions about LR08 NXM

Does LR08 NXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 NXM is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 NXM?
The MOT on LR08 NXM is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 NXM done?
LR08 NXM was recorded at 101,981 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 5,557 miles a year.
Has LR08 NXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 NXM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 NXM 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 NXM find?
LR08 NXM passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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