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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LR08 ORCMOT history

LR08 ORC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

LR08 ORC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
109,675 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 ORC
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
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 ORC was last recorded at 109,675 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 4,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2024: 97,144 miles, lower than 97,704 miles on 13 Apr 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,367 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,308 miles
Average per year
4,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,675 miles
  • 2025 – 105,367 miles
  • 2024 – 97,144 miles
  • 2023 – 87,512 miles
  • 2022 – 77,834 miles
  • 2021 – 72,242 miles
  • 2020 – 69,722 miles
  • 2019 – 66,096 miles
  • 2018 – 62,720 miles
  • 2016 – 58,547 miles
  • 2015 – 55,216 miles
  • 2014 – 51,774 miles
  • 2013 – 48,011 miles
  • 2012 – 45,054 miles
  • 2011 – 37,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,675 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear exhaust box deteriated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both rear tyres cracking to the tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,675 miles (+4,308)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    109,675 miles
    Test number
    937265464518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,367 miles (+8,223)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    105,367 miles
    Test number
    694893640434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,144 miles (-560)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,144 miles
    Test number
    232015929775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail97,704 miles (+10,192)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,704 miles
    Test number
    302369141144
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass87,512 miles (+9,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    87,512 miles
    Test number
    173327134326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer c v gaitor slight cracked

  6. Pass77,834 miles (+1,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    77,834 miles
    Test number
    314239300047
    • 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))

  7. Pass76,556 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,556 miles
    Test number
    388588294562
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail76,556 miles (+4,314)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,556 miles
    Test number
    618374567414
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass72,242 miles (+2,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,242 miles
    Test number
    141002857677
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriated

  10. Pass69,722 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,722 miles
    Test number
    916340339781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake reserve travel on limit
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriated

  11. Fail69,722 miles (+3,626)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,722 miles
    Test number
    937046195987
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake reserve travel on limit
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriated

  12. Pass66,096 miles (+3,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,096 miles
    Test number
    484964673629
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriated

  13. Pass62,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,720 miles
    Test number
    585658913918
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriated

  14. Fail62,720 miles (+4,173)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,720 miles
    Test number
    461356746806
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriated

  15. Pass58,547 miles (+3,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,547 miles
    Test number
    770850688151
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi & rear exhaust box deteriated

  16. Pass55,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,216 miles
    Test number
    593586183503
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking to the tread
    • AdvisoryExhaust has corrosion to it

  17. Fail55,216 miles (+3,442)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,216 miles
    Test number
    884170147219
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear main bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking to the tread
    • AdvisoryExhaust has corrosion to it

  18. Pass51,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,774 miles
    Test number
    438654614283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,774 miles (+3,763)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,774 miles
    Test number
    237382914243
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteCracks / tears to OSF outer tyre wall, however no exposed cords (ADVISE replace tyre)

  20. Pass48,011 miles (+2,957)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,011 miles
    Test number
    498873203259
    • NoteOS wishbone, split to rear bush

  21. Pass45,054 miles (+8,032)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,054 miles
    Test number
    609588102227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,022 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,022 miles
    Test number
    298612101266
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR08 ORC

Does LR08 ORC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 ORC is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 ORC?
The MOT on LR08 ORC is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 ORC done?
LR08 ORC was recorded at 109,675 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 4,922 miles a year.
Has LR08 ORC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 ORC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 ORC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 ORC find?
LR08 ORC passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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