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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,400 cc

LR08 RWZMOT history

LR08 RWZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

LR08 RWZ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
97,368 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 RWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 RWZ was last recorded at 97,368 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 3,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,025 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,343 miles
Average per year
5,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,368 miles
  • 2025 – 94,025 miles
  • 2024 – 90,046 miles
  • 2023 – 85,076 miles
  • 2022 – 79,236 miles
  • 2021 – 76,134 miles
  • 2020 – 74,422 miles
  • 2019 – 70,179 miles
  • 2017 – 64,305 miles
  • 2016 – 56,823 miles
  • 2015 – 48,219 miles
  • 2014 – 39,887 miles
  • 2013 – 33,546 miles
  • 2012 – 27,061 miles
  • 2011 – 23,887 miles
  • 2010 – 10,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,368 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BORDERLINE (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BORDERLINE (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,368 miles (+3,343)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,368 miles
    Test number
    124364638061
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass94,025 miles (+3,979)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    94,025 miles
    Test number
    915256460747
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,046 miles (+4,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    90,046 miles
    Test number
    939195724003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,076 miles (+5,840)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,076 miles
    Test number
    159689698845
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass79,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,236 miles
    Test number
    899148152243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail79,236 miles (+3,102)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,236 miles
    Test number
    151287141329
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass76,134 miles (+1,712)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    76,134 miles
    Test number
    725622637358
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass74,422 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    74,422 miles
    Test number
    646130680161
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail74,422 miles (+4,243)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,422 miles
    Test number
    878240202182
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass70,179 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,179 miles
    Test number
    994577488454
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail70,179 miles (+5,874)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,179 miles
    Test number
    614894002057
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass64,305 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,305 miles
    Test number
    463420401679
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers a little smeary
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryN/S/F headlamp bracket broken but lamp secure at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BORDERLINE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BORDERLINE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

  13. Fail64,305 miles (+7,482)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,305 miles
    Test number
    905933330418
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers a little smeary
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryN/S/F headlamp bracket broken but lamp secure at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BORDERLINE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BORDERLINE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

  14. Pass56,823 miles (+98)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,823 miles
    Test number
    400161947602
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryN/S/F headlamp bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BORDERLINE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F headlamp bracket appears to have been repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BORDERLINE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

  15. Fail56,725 miles (+8,506)1 dangerous2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,725 miles
    Test number
    282204411509
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryN/S/F headlamp bracket broken
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BORDERLINE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F headlamp bracket appears to have been repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BORDERLINE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

  16. Pass48,219 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,219 miles
    Test number
    871149712910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,217 miles (+8,330)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,217 miles
    Test number
    342194577042
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass39,887 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,887 miles
    Test number
    166009004350
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChip to windscreen outside of swept area
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged but still legible
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail39,887 miles (+6,341)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,887 miles
    Test number
    466689704482
    • FailureNearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChip to windscreen outside of swept area
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged but still legible
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass33,546 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    33,546 miles
    Test number
    966703003387
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail33,546 miles (+6,485)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,546 miles
    Test number
    345333203341
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre perished within tread
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass27,061 miles (+3,174)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,061 miles
    Test number
    349853912392
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass23,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,887 miles
    Test number
    276626531372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,887 miles (+13,020)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,887 miles
    Test number
    638036131357
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass10,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    10,867 miles
    Test number
    262133740321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 RWZ

Does LR08 RWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 RWZ is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 RWZ?
The MOT on LR08 RWZ is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 RWZ done?
LR08 RWZ was recorded at 97,368 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 5,621 miles a year.
Has LR08 RWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 RWZ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 RWZ 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 RWZ find?
LR08 RWZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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