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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 UDPMOT history

LR08 UDP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

LR08 UDP black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
129,285 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UDP
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
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UDP was last recorded at 129,285 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 1,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,926 miles · 6 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,359 miles
Average per year
7,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,285 miles
  • 2024 – 127,926 miles
  • 2023 – 125,775 miles
  • 2022 – 124,089 miles
  • 2021 – 112,876 miles
  • 2020 – 103,392 miles
  • 2019 – 94,717 miles
  • 2018 – 85,694 miles
  • 2017 – 76,594 miles
  • 2016 – 68,148 miles
  • 2015 – 61,822 miles
  • 2014 – 48,430 miles
  • 2013 – 38,308 miles
  • 2012 – 29,246 miles
  • 2011 – 17,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,285 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,285 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,285 miles
    Test number
    545496061129
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail129,281 miles (+1,355)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,281 miles
    Test number
    290520416090
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,926 miles (+2,151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    127,926 miles
    Test number
    300520791964
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    125,775 miles
    Test number
    351006324804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,775 miles (+1,686)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,775 miles
    Test number
    459448123819
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass124,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,089 miles
    Test number
    423790630600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,089 miles (+11,213)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,089 miles
    Test number
    610071316289
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass112,876 miles (+9,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,876 miles
    Test number
    545692852796
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass103,392 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,392 miles
    Test number
    486682292087
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Fail103,392 miles (+8,675)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,392 miles
    Test number
    787899394163
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass94,717 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,717 miles
    Test number
    418370859458
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Fail94,717 miles (+9,023)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,717 miles
    Test number
    140854847252
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass85,694 miles (+9,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,694 miles
    Test number
    567707978730
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion on exhaust

  14. Pass76,594 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,594 miles
    Test number
    575668051261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,581 miles (+8,433)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,581 miles
    Test number
    464246511953
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass68,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,148 miles
    Test number
    111387460841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,148 miles (+6,326)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,148 miles
    Test number
    397600982505
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass61,822 miles (+13,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,822 miles
    Test number
    216301040894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail48,430 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,430 miles
    Test number
    205767614251
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust

  20. Pass48,430 miles (+10,122)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,430 miles
    Test number
    397637914223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust

  21. Fail38,308 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,308 miles
    Test number
    788188413240
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass38,308 miles (+9,062)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,308 miles
    Test number
    936118013280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,246 miles (+11,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    29,246 miles
    Test number
    366125732485
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass17,380 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,380 miles
    Test number
    876963671069
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LR08 UDP

Does LR08 UDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 UDP expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UDP?
The MOT on LR08 UDP expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 UDP done?
LR08 UDP was recorded at 129,285 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 7,790 miles a year.
Has LR08 UDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UDP has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 UDP 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 UDP find?
LR08 UDP passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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