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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LR08 OPWMOT history

LR08 OPW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 58,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LR08 OPW blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
58,365 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OPW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OPW was last recorded at 58,365 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,805 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
560 miles
Average per year
3,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,365 miles
  • 2025 – 57,805 miles
  • 2024 – 56,994 miles
  • 2023 – 55,593 miles
  • 2022 – 53,537 miles
  • 2021 – 49,084 miles
  • 2020 – 47,224 miles
  • 2019 – 43,266 miles
  • 2018 – 37,641 miles
  • 2017 – 30,839 miles
  • 2016 – 25,915 miles
  • 2015 – 21,741 miles
  • 2014 – 17,133 miles
  • 2013 – 14,333 miles
  • 2012 – 11,494 miles
  • 2011 – 8,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,365 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    58,365 miles
    Test number
    758912629085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail58,365 miles (+560)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,365 miles
    Test number
    334274056419
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass57,805 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    57,805 miles
    Test number
    641843354301
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail57,805 miles (+811)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,805 miles
    Test number
    957775509710
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass56,994 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    56,994 miles
    Test number
    191494852700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail56,994 miles (+1,401)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,994 miles
    Test number
    522972346691
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass55,593 miles (+2,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,593 miles
    Test number
    485339224305
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  8. Pass53,537 miles (+4,453)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    53,537 miles
    Test number
    188499862841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,084 miles (+1,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    49,084 miles
    Test number
    112569589501
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  10. Pass47,224 miles (+3,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,224 miles
    Test number
    734415171920
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  11. Pass43,266 miles (+5,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    43,266 miles
    Test number
    152229234020
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  12. Pass37,641 miles (+6,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    37,641 miles
    Test number
    181374528124
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass30,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    30,839 miles
    Test number
    704589637647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,839 miles (+1,562)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,839 miles
    Test number
    616335975261
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  15. Pass29,277 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    29,277 miles
    Test number
    458685917342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,915 miles (+4,174)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,915 miles
    Test number
    578475375096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,741 miles (+4,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    21,741 miles
    Test number
    995319695060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass17,133 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    17,133 miles
    Test number
    956869874066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,333 miles (+2,839)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    14,333 miles
    Test number
    187132793050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,494 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    11,494 miles
    Test number
    855860682082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    8,697 miles
    Test number
    468794681001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 OPW

Does LR08 OPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 OPW is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OPW?
The MOT on LR08 OPW is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 OPW done?
LR08 OPW was recorded at 58,365 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,238 miles a year.
Has LR08 OPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OPW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 OPW 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 OPW find?
LR08 OPW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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