Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc
LR08 NXSMOT history
LR08 NXS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,576 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 88,576 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,481 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 NXS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 7 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 NXS was last recorded at 88,576 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 9,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,229 miles · 17 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,347 miles
- Average per year
- 4,481 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,576 miles
- 2025 – 79,229 miles
- 2024 – 75,289 miles
- 2023 – 71,763 miles
- 2022 – 68,076 miles
- 2021 – 64,616 miles
- 2020 – 60,625 miles
- 2019 – 54,459 miles
- 2018 – 50,166 miles
- 2017 – 44,170 miles
- 2016 – 35,344 miles
- 2015 – 29,940 miles
- 2014 – 25,546 miles
- 2013 – 23,317 miles
- 2012 – 21,048 miles
- 2011 – 18,376 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,576 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Under body panels fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,576 miles3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 88,576 miles
- Test number
- 100450500287
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail88,576 miles (+9,347)1 repaired3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,576 miles
- Test number
- 616826585544
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid out of water (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass79,229 miles (+3,940)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 79,229 miles
- Test number
- 826376413949
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,289 miles (+3,526)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 75,289 miles
- Test number
- 336329364371
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass71,763 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 71,763 miles
- Test number
- 391270467894
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySlight low effort o/s/r parking brake
Fail71,763 miles (+3,687)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,763 miles
- Test number
- 725100684098
- MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySlight low effort o/s/r parking brake
Pass68,076 miles (+3,460)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 68,076 miles
- Test number
- 687095007488
- AdvisoryUnder body panels fitted
Pass64,616 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 64,616 miles
- Test number
- 807725896022
- AdvisoryUnder body panels fitted
Fail64,616 miles (+3,991)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,616 miles
- Test number
- 901173265459
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder body panels fitted
Pass60,625 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 60,625 miles
- Test number
- 681020278152
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder body panels fitted
Fail60,625 miles (+6,166)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,625 miles
- Test number
- 335020934425
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder body panels fitted
Pass54,459 miles (+4,293)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 54,459 miles
- Test number
- 583373486753
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass50,166 miles (+5,996)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 50,166 miles
- Test number
- 520942338440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,170 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 44,170 miles
- Test number
- 348759769334
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail44,170 miles (+8,826)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,170 miles
- Test number
- 123136322205
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass35,344 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 35,344 miles
- Test number
- 125781322351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,344 miles (+5,404)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,344 miles
- Test number
- 979260522439
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,940 miles (+4,394)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 29,940 miles
- Test number
- 358225005169
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass25,546 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 25,546 miles
- Test number
- 668062694043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,545 miles (+2,228)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,545 miles
- Test number
- 517182494094
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass23,317 miles (+2,269)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 23,317 miles
- Test number
- 125227063064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,048 miles (+2,672)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 21,048 miles
- Test number
- 327826262035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,376 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 18,376 miles
- Test number
- 906947441044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about LR08 NXS
- Does LR08 NXS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 NXS is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 NXS?
- The MOT on LR08 NXS is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 NXS done?
- LR08 NXS was recorded at 88,576 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 4,481 miles a year.
- Has LR08 NXS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 NXS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR08 NXS 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 NXS find?
- LR08 NXS passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 8 more.
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