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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 RWWMOT history

LR08 RWW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 39,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

LR08 RWW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
39,418 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 RWW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 RWW was last recorded at 39,418 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,589 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
829 miles
Average per year
1,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,418 miles
  • 2024 – 38,589 miles
  • 2023 – 37,689 miles
  • 2022 – 36,517 miles
  • 2021 – 35,674 miles
  • 2020 – 35,089 miles
  • 2019 – 34,706 miles
  • 2018 – 33,971 miles
  • 2017 – 33,255 miles
  • 2016 – 32,932 miles
  • 2015 – 25,016 miles
  • 2014 – 20,738 miles
  • 2013 – 18,061 miles
  • 2012 – 14,250 miles
  • 2011 – 13,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,418 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust deteriorating

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 exhaust box corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,418 miles (+829)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    39,418 miles
    Test number
    129807241954
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust deteriorating

  2. Pass38,589 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    38,589 miles
    Test number
    502397690335
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail38,589 miles (+900)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,589 miles
    Test number
    412801543774
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass37,689 miles (+1,172)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    37,689 miles
    Test number
    352082852276
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded

  5. Pass36,517 miles (+843)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    36,517 miles
    Test number
    609297299375
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass35,674 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    35,674 miles
    Test number
    958658250622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,089 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    35,089 miles
    Test number
    686828031255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,706 miles (+735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,706 miles
    Test number
    579165358786
    • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  9. Pass33,971 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    33,971 miles
    Test number
    138880920654
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  10. Fail33,971 miles (+716)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,971 miles
    Test number
    652911005432
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  11. Pass33,255 miles (+323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,255 miles
    Test number
    884829700299
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass32,932 miles (+3,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    32,932 miles
    Test number
    940306176615
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  13. Pass29,285 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    29,285 miles
    Test number
    579680654763
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to NSR / OSR.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail29,285 miles (+4,269)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,285 miles
    Test number
    198970628718
    • FailureOffside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to NSR / OSR.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass25,016 miles (+4,278)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    25,016 miles
    Test number
    148868925061
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass20,738 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    20,738 miles
    Test number
    705433544050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,061 miles (+3,811)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    18,061 miles
    Test number
    146807653448
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass14,250 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    14,250 miles
    Test number
    416772852002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    13,197 miles
    Test number
    427733331045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail13,197 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,197 miles
    Test number
    315841431048
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Questions about LR08 RWW

Does LR08 RWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 RWW is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 RWW?
The MOT on LR08 RWW is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 RWW done?
LR08 RWW was recorded at 39,418 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 1,762 miles a year.
Has LR08 RWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 RWW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 RWW 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 RWW find?
LR08 RWW passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 8 more.

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