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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 OPOMOT history

LR08 OPO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 60,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LR08 OPO grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
60,527 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OPO was last recorded at 60,527 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 8,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,637 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,890 miles
Average per year
3,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,527 miles
  • 2025 – 51,637 miles
  • 2024 – 41,781 miles
  • 2023 – 33,817 miles
  • 2022 – 30,057 miles
  • 2021 – 28,116 miles
  • 2020 – 27,934 miles
  • 2019 – 26,702 miles
  • 2018 – 24,802 miles
  • 2017 – 22,828 miles
  • 2016 – 20,595 miles
  • 2015 – 18,594 miles
  • 2014 – 16,739 miles
  • 2013 – 14,493 miles
  • 2012 – 12,390 miles
  • 2011 – 9,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,527 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55R15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,527 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    60,527 miles
    Test number
    602817651976
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail60,527 miles (+8,890)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,527 miles
    Test number
    187119380187
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass51,637 miles (+9,856)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    51,637 miles
    Test number
    959109682694
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass41,781 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    41,781 miles
    Test number
    481583240403
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has slight damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre over ten years old (DOT 1411) 195/55R15
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing/ cracking 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail41,781 miles (+7,964)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,781 miles
    Test number
    826635576136
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has slight damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre over ten years old (DOT 1411) 195/55R15
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing/ cracking 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass33,817 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    33,817 miles
    Test number
    918304373037
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has minor damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, perishing/ cracking very slightly 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail33,817 miles (+3,760)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,817 miles
    Test number
    265739304029
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective blades smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has minor damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, perishing/ cracking very slightly 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass30,057 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    30,057 miles
    Test number
    312504461310
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail30,057 miles (+1,941)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,057 miles
    Test number
    726743756481
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass28,116 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    28,116 miles
    Test number
    241705645732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,934 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    27,934 miles
    Test number
    696107805305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,702 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2020
    Odometer
    26,702 miles
    Test number
    910492218714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,802 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,802 miles
    Test number
    845922566557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,828 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    22,828 miles
    Test number
    694335559687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,595 miles (+2,001)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    20,595 miles
    Test number
    697934027902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,594 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    18,594 miles
    Test number
    219861525117
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Fail18,594 miles (+1,855)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,594 miles
    Test number
    306570825123
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Fail16,739 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,739 miles
    Test number
    606407704174
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass16,739 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    16,739 miles
    Test number
    646307404152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,493 miles (+2,103)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    14,493 miles
    Test number
    796385313122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,390 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    12,390 miles
    Test number
    815510112198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    9,830 miles
    Test number
    579228011146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail9,830 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,830 miles
    Test number
    389658511105
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LR08 OPO

Does LR08 OPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 OPO is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OPO?
The MOT on LR08 OPO is valid until 22 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 OPO done?
LR08 OPO was recorded at 60,527 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 3,402 miles a year.
Has LR08 OPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OPO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 OPO 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 OPO find?
LR08 OPO passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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