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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 ORSMOT history

LR08 ORS is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LR08 ORS red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
93,858 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 ORS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 ORS was last recorded at 93,858 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 2,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,008 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,850 miles
Average per year
4,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,858 miles
  • 2025 – 91,008 miles
  • 2024 – 88,159 miles
  • 2023 – 85,802 miles
  • 2022 – 83,114 miles
  • 2021 – 80,457 miles
  • 2020 – 78,547 miles
  • 2019 – 73,212 miles
  • 2018 – 66,877 miles
  • 2017 – 60,670 miles
  • 2016 – 53,781 miles
  • 2015 – 45,600 miles
  • 2014 – 39,934 miles
  • 2013 – 34,050 miles
  • 2012 – 27,980 miles
  • 2011 – 22,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,858 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCondensation in headlamps

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 Brake slight bind

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    93,858 miles
    Test number
    793044548703
    • AdvisoryCondensation in headlamps
  2. Fail93,858 miles (+2,850)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,858 miles
    Test number
    232929795448
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in headlamps
    • AdvisoryTailgate not open
  3. Pass91,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,008 miles
    Test number
    204757651564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,008 miles (+2,849)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,008 miles
    Test number
    131865521303
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass88,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,159 miles
    Test number
    621180547804
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail88,159 miles (+2,357)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,159 miles
    Test number
    791911940281
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass85,802 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,802 miles
    Test number
    956739311945
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake slight bind
  8. Fail85,750 miles (+2,636)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,750 miles
    Test number
    388508783938
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake slight bind
  9. Pass83,114 miles (+2,657)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,114 miles
    Test number
    560953897736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,457 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,457 miles
    Test number
    840947278544
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail80,457 miles (+1,910)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,457 miles
    Test number
    147398623421
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass78,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,547 miles
    Test number
    754108871704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail78,547 miles (+5,335)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,547 miles
    Test number
    688151533561
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass73,212 miles (+6,335)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,212 miles
    Test number
    110301735630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,877 miles (+6,207)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,877 miles
    Test number
    455693617488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,670 miles (+6,889)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,670 miles
    Test number
    548211392489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,781 miles (+8,181)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,781 miles
    Test number
    527312986496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,600 miles (+5,666)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,600 miles
    Test number
    857045565061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,934 miles (+5,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,934 miles
    Test number
    215066464019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass34,050 miles (+6,070)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,050 miles
    Test number
    316767463029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,980 miles (+5,335)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,980 miles
    Test number
    596443872068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,645 miles
    Test number
    927987861089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 ORS

Does LR08 ORS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 ORS is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 ORS?
The MOT on LR08 ORS is valid until 14 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 ORS done?
LR08 ORS was recorded at 93,858 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 4,750 miles a year.
Has LR08 ORS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 ORS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 ORS 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 ORS find?
LR08 ORS passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: condensation in headlamps.

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