Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 RWXMOT history

LR08 RWX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LR08 RWX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
116,141 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,289 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LR08 RWX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 RWX
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
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 RWX was last recorded at 116,141 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,619 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
522 miles
Average per year
5,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,141 miles
  • 2024 – 115,619 miles
  • 2023 – 114,374 miles
  • 2022 – 107,434 miles
  • 2021 – 100,844 miles
  • 2020 – 97,260 miles
  • 2019 – 94,144 miles
  • 2018 – 88,216 miles
  • 2017 – 80,095 miles
  • 2016 – 76,486 miles
  • 2015 – 69,540 miles
  • 2014 – 63,110 miles
  • 2013 – 50,596 miles
  • 2012 – 43,433 miles
  • 2011 – 37,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,141 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    116,141 miles
    Test number
    528694892975
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,141 miles (+522)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,141 miles
    Test number
    476184246433
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,619 miles (+1,245)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,619 miles
    Test number
    135473538436
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,374 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    114,374 miles
    Test number
    127785888217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail114,372 miles (+6,938)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,372 miles
    Test number
    478888927720
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached round bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached round bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass107,434 miles (+20)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,434 miles
    Test number
    935025633158
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail107,414 miles (+6,570)2 dangerous7 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,414 miles
    Test number
    825349390137
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing & offside front 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing & offside rear 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn & slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive many places (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil on min

  8. Pass100,844 miles (+3,584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,844 miles
    Test number
    132240685588
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,260 miles (+3,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    97,260 miles
    Test number
    675521097642
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass94,144 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,144 miles
    Test number
    977988608783
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail94,144 miles (+5,928)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,144 miles
    Test number
    365899397458
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass88,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,216 miles
    Test number
    234698039611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,216 miles (+8,121)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,216 miles
    Test number
    224557977925
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass80,095 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,095 miles
    Test number
    720938534900
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail80,095 miles (+3,609)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,095 miles
    Test number
    113284383890
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass76,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,486 miles
    Test number
    192792432777
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail76,486 miles (+6,946)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,486 miles
    Test number
    581139961072
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and offside (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested and offside not working (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure Bracket broken (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass69,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,540 miles
    Test number
    812287113197
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damaged (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail69,540 miles (+6,430)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,540 miles
    Test number
    905559253728
    • FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp insecure bracket broken (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damaged (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass63,110 miles (+12,514)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,110 miles
    Test number
    519984194255
    • NoteParking brake lever slightly come up high

  21. Pass50,596 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,596 miles
    Test number
    266598453198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear brakes noisy.

  22. Fail50,596 miles (+7,163)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,596 miles
    Test number
    946308953153
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear brakes noisy.

  23. Pass43,433 miles (+6,149)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,433 miles
    Test number
    367082382038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,284 miles
    Test number
    806597261004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 RWX

Does LR08 RWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 RWX is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 RWX?
The MOT on LR08 RWX is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 RWX done?
LR08 RWX was recorded at 116,141 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 5,289 miles a year.
Has LR08 RWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 RWX has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 RWX 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 RWX find?
LR08 RWX passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

Related registrations

Browse all LR08R registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.