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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 RWFMOT history

LR08 RWF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 36,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

LR08 RWF grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
36,184 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 RWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 RWF was last recorded at 36,184 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,839 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
345 miles
Average per year
1,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,184 miles
  • 2025 – 35,839 miles
  • 2024 – 35,644 miles
  • 2023 – 35,354 miles
  • 2022 – 34,991 miles
  • 2021 – 34,671 miles
  • 2020 – 34,432 miles
  • 2019 – 34,175 miles
  • 2018 – 32,692 miles
  • 2017 – 31,765 miles
  • 2016 – 29,811 miles
  • 2015 – 27,812 miles
  • 2014 – 25,589 miles
  • 2013 – 22,547 miles
  • 2012 – 18,820 miles
  • 2011 – 15,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,184 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass36,184 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    36,184 miles
    Test number
    531597967077
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail36,184 miles (+345)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,184 miles
    Test number
    570272521818
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass35,839 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    35,839 miles
    Test number
    698111959737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,644 miles (+290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    35,644 miles
    Test number
    969839493802
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass35,354 miles (+363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    35,354 miles
    Test number
    603532139987
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass34,991 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    34,991 miles
    Test number
    955760977092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,671 miles (+239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    34,671 miles
    Test number
    333391523330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass34,432 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    34,432 miles
    Test number
    855663354304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,175 miles (+1,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,175 miles
    Test number
    588924044835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass32,692 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    32,692 miles
    Test number
    181187570932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,765 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    31,765 miles
    Test number
    523747898146
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail31,765 miles (+1,954)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,765 miles
    Test number
    795783257450
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass29,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,811 miles
    Test number
    315551248590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,811 miles (+1,999)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,811 miles
    Test number
    785243671500
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass27,812 miles (+2,223)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,812 miles
    Test number
    766171605203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,589 miles (+3,042)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,589 miles
    Test number
    197231284146
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread cracking

  17. Pass22,547 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,547 miles
    Test number
    287912183421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,820 miles (+3,103)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    18,820 miles
    Test number
    665105242005
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass15,717 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    15,717 miles
    Test number
    756874351066
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Fail15,716 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,716 miles
    Test number
    387933151013
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about LR08 RWF

Does LR08 RWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 RWF is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 RWF?
The MOT on LR08 RWF is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 RWF done?
LR08 RWF was recorded at 36,184 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 1,338 miles a year.
Has LR08 RWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 RWF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 RWF 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 RWF find?
LR08 RWF passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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