Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
LR08 OPUMOT history
LR08 OPU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 50,920 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 50,920 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,012 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 OPU
- 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
- 18 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 OPU was last recorded at 50,920 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 1,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 49,282 miles · 21 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,638 miles
- Average per year
- 3,012 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 50,920 miles
- 2025 – 49,282 miles
- 2024 – 47,122 miles
- 2023 – 44,443 miles
- 2022 – 41,640 miles
- 2021 – 39,868 miles
- 2020 – 38,086 miles
- 2019 – 35,373 miles
- 2018 – 32,206 miles
- 2017 – 29,116 miles
- 2016 – 26,316 miles
- 2015 – 23,946 miles
- 2014 – 19,446 miles
- 2013 – 14,776 miles
- 2012 – 10,148 miles
- 2011 – 5,948 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass50,920 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi wornRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass50,920 miles (+1,638)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 50,920 miles
- Test number
- 651507472526
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn
Pass49,282 miles (+2,160)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 49,282 miles
- Test number
- 469568376040
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn
Pass47,122 miles (+2,679)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 47,122 miles
- Test number
- 965371751312
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn
Pass44,443 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 44,443 miles
- Test number
- 903015001520
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP LOOSE AND SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Fail44,443 miles (+2,803)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,443 miles
- Test number
- 605989482030
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP LOOSE AND SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,640 miles (+1,772)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 41,640 miles
- Test number
- 858013164590
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass39,868 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 39,868 miles
- Test number
- 981560199901
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail39,864 miles (+1,778)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,864 miles
- Test number
- 142964363565
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass38,086 miles (+2,713)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 38,086 miles
- Test number
- 165573684524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,373 miles (+3,167)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 35,373 miles
- Test number
- 229910962811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,206 miles (+3,090)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 32,206 miles
- Test number
- 689478909558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,116 miles (+2,800)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 29,116 miles
- Test number
- 804807158243
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,316 miles (+2,370)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 26,316 miles
- Test number
- 430005759355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,946 miles (+4,500)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 23,946 miles
- Test number
- 939503945083
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Pass19,446 miles (+4,670)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 19,446 miles
- Test number
- 746376344057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,776 miles (+4,628)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 14,776 miles
- Test number
- 979927343063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass10,148 miles (+4,200)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 10,148 miles
- Test number
- 808883262014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,948 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 5,948 miles
- Test number
- 156437871000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail5,948 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 5,948 miles
- Test number
- 575117871051
- FailureRear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Questions about LR08 OPU
- Does LR08 OPU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 OPU is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 OPU?
- The MOT on LR08 OPU is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 OPU done?
- LR08 OPU was recorded at 50,920 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 3,012 miles a year.
- Has LR08 OPU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 OPU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR08 OPU 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 OPU find?
- LR08 OPU passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; exhaust flexi worn.
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