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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LR08 ORNMOT history

LR08 ORN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

LR08 ORN blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
97,273 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 ORN
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
11 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 ORN was last recorded at 97,273 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 5,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,953 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,320 miles
Average per year
5,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,273 miles
  • 2025 – 91,953 miles
  • 2024 – 85,349 miles
  • 2023 – 79,291 miles
  • 2022 – 73,063 miles
  • 2021 – 66,191 miles
  • 2020 – 59,864 miles
  • 2019 – 54,476 miles
  • 2018 – 49,653 miles
  • 2017 – 47,190 miles
  • 2016 – 42,717 miles
  • 2015 – 35,575 miles
  • 2014 – 31,748 miles
  • 2013 – 26,595 miles
  • 2012 – 20,412 miles
  • 2011 – 14,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,273 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth sides front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished & slight movement
  • AdvisoryBoth sides rear beam axle bushes starting to deteriorate/perish
  • AdvisoryBoth sides rear suspension coil springs corrodingRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust center section corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside front antiroll bar link upper ball joint dust cover deterioratingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside front antiroll bar link upper ball joint dust covers deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,273 miles (+5,320)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    97,273 miles
    Test number
    578275245944
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished & slight movement
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear beam axle bushes starting to deteriorate/perish
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear suspension coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust center section corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front antiroll bar link upper ball joint dust cover deteriorating
  2. Pass91,953 miles (+6,604)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,953 miles
    Test number
    245367327636
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear suspension coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust center section corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front antiroll bar link upper ball joint dust cover deteriorating
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear
  3. Pass85,349 miles (+6,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,349 miles
    Test number
    896168781314
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear suspension coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust center section corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front antiroll bar link upper ball joint dust cover deteriorating
  4. Pass79,291 miles (+6,228)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,291 miles
    Test number
    127420178583
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear suspension coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust center section corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slight fluctuation on RBT test
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn close to wear markers
    • AdvisoryOffside front antiroll bar link upper ball joint dust cover deteriorating
  5. Pass73,063 miles (+6,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,063 miles
    Test number
    923538740559
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear suspension coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust center section small crack & slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside front antiroll bar link upper ball joint dust covers deteriorating
  6. Pass66,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,191 miles
    Test number
    331846923865
    • AdvisoryOffside front antiroll bar link upper ball joint dust covers deteriorating
  7. Fail66,190 miles (+6,326)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,190 miles
    Test number
    617158604235
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension arm bush deteriorated & has movement (not excessive)
    • AdvisoryOffside front antiroll bar link upper ball joint dust covers deteriorating
  8. Pass59,864 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,864 miles
    Test number
    876378918975
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split
    • AdvisorySmall chip to windscreen
  9. Fail59,864 miles (+5,388)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,864 miles
    Test number
    918523247681
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split
    • AdvisorySmall chip to windscreen
  10. Pass54,476 miles (+4,823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,476 miles
    Test number
    960011896655
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing & worn close to wear markers 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside front antiroll bar link rod upper dust cover deteriorating
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
  11. Pass49,653 miles (+2,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,653 miles
    Test number
    843989603048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass47,190 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,190 miles
    Test number
    408204062024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,717 miles (+7,142)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,717 miles
    Test number
    520521473384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,575 miles (+3,827)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,575 miles
    Test number
    167342675403
    • NoteNearside & offside front lower suspension arm (rear bushes) deteriorating
  15. Fail31,748 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,748 miles
    Test number
    447706664006
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak from the engine
  16. Pass31,748 miles (+5,153)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,748 miles
    Test number
    816336764060
    • NoteOil leak from the engine
  17. Pass26,595 miles (+6,183)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,595 miles
    Test number
    779075073083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,412 miles (+6,071)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    20,412 miles
    Test number
    645173592020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,341 miles
    Test number
    736294391008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 ORN

Does LR08 ORN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 ORN is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 ORN?
The MOT on LR08 ORN is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 ORN done?
LR08 ORN was recorded at 97,273 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 5,439 miles a year.
Has LR08 ORN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 ORN has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 ORN 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 ORN find?
LR08 ORN passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: both sides front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished & slight movement; both sides rear beam axle bushes starting to deteriorate/perish; both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding, and 2 more.

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