Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc
LR08 UBYMOT history
LR08 UBY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 40,708 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 40,708 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,108 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 UBY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 15 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 UBY was last recorded at 40,708 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 40,700 miles · 13 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 2,108 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 40,708 miles
- 2025 – 38,334 miles
- 2024 – 34,173 miles
- 2023 – 33,685 miles
- 2021 – 30,904 miles
- 2020 – 27,006 miles
- 2019 – 25,178 miles
- 2018 – 23,676 miles
- 2017 – 21,973 miles
- 2016 – 19,970 miles
- 2015 – 18,239 miles
- 2014 – 17,230 miles
- 2013 – 15,134 miles
- 2012 – 13,248 miles
- 2011 – 7,797 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass40,708 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust system deteriorating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass40,708 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 40,708 miles
- Test number
- 352369858847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,700 miles (+2,366)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,700 miles
- Test number
- 404287469352
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass38,334 miles (+117)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 38,334 miles
- Test number
- 428228423014
- MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail38,217 miles (+4,044)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,217 miles
- Test number
- 356979533161
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass34,173 miles (+488)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 34,173 miles
- Test number
- 597510699135
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass33,685 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 33,685 miles
- Test number
- 202312917135
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail33,685 miles (+874)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,685 miles
- Test number
- 761072900451
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass32,811 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 32,811 miles
- Test number
- 488872848407
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail32,810 miles (+1,906)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,810 miles
- Test number
- 330897786964
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass30,904 miles (+2,359)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 30,904 miles
- Test number
- 545161761068
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass28,545 miles (+1,539)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 28,545 miles
- Test number
- 706127071454
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass27,006 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 27,006 miles
- Test number
- 714089463769
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail27,006 miles (+1,828)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,006 miles
- Test number
- 157705387698
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass25,178 miles (+1,502)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 25,178 miles
- Test number
- 961230332276
- MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass23,676 miles (+1,703)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 23,676 miles
- Test number
- 748655614363
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded
Pass21,973 miles (+2,003)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 21,973 miles
- Test number
- 713978591648
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Pass19,970 miles (+1,731)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 19,970 miles
- Test number
- 772351548451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,239 miles (+1,009)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 18,239 miles
- Test number
- 387006145031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,230 miles (+2,096)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 17,230 miles
- Test number
- 709943754020
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass15,134 miles (+1,886)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 15,134 miles
- Test number
- 575490353047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,248 miles (+5,451)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 13,248 miles
- Test number
- 396884052047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,797 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 7,797 miles
- Test number
- 526214261098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,797 miles2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,797 miles
- Test number
- 596974461003
- DangerousNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- DangerousNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Questions about LR08 UBY
- Does LR08 UBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 UBY is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 UBY?
- The MOT on LR08 UBY is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 UBY done?
- LR08 UBY was recorded at 40,708 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 2,108 miles a year.
- Has LR08 UBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 UBY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR08 UBY 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 UBY find?
- LR08 UBY passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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