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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LR08 XGHMOT history

LR08 XGH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

LR08 XGH black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
110,104 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XGH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XGH was last recorded at 110,104 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,974 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
130 miles
Average per year
5,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,104 miles
  • 2024 – 98,950 miles
  • 2023 – 94,391 miles
  • 2022 – 82,483 miles
  • 2021 – 81,547 miles
  • 2020 – 78,163 miles
  • 2018 – 74,185 miles
  • 2017 – 70,259 miles
  • 2016 – 66,175 miles
  • 2015 – 58,666 miles
  • 2014 – 52,484 miles
  • 2013 – 44,492 miles
  • 2012 – 38,918 miles
  • 2011 – 31,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,104 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,104 miles (+130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,104 miles
    Test number
    792212201705
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail109,974 miles (+11,024)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,974 miles
    Test number
    972336171911
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass98,950 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    98,950 miles
    Test number
    925570412159
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail98,950 miles (+4,559)3 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,950 miles
    Test number
    420373896785
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass94,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,391 miles
    Test number
    729943409087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,390 miles (+11,907)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,390 miles
    Test number
    653447952441
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass82,483 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    82,483 miles
    Test number
    874166817031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,547 miles
    Test number
    390868609568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,547 miles (+3,384)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,547 miles
    Test number
    540583005286
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  10. Pass78,163 miles (+3,978)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,163 miles
    Test number
    374154465793
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass74,185 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,185 miles
    Test number
    500301911134
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Fail74,185 miles (+3,926)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,185 miles
    Test number
    684218077463
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass70,259 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,259 miles
    Test number
    672095271560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,248 miles (+4,073)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,248 miles
    Test number
    799578271559
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass66,175 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,175 miles
    Test number
    604321511780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear washer jet is missing.
    • AdvisoryThe n/s rear tyre is cracking.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s and n/s the front anti-roll bar link arm bushes.

  16. Fail66,175 miles (+2,592)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,175 miles
    Test number
    902509356432
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear washer jet is missing.
    • AdvisoryThe n/s rear tyre is cracking.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s and n/s the front anti-roll bar link arm bushes.

  17. Pass63,583 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,583 miles
    Test number
    893610085415
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail63,583 miles (+4,917)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,583 miles
    Test number
    731258063166
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass58,666 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,666 miles
    Test number
    935145785096
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail58,666 miles (+6,182)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,666 miles
    Test number
    817665385014
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass52,484 miles (+7,992)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,484 miles
    Test number
    927938294027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,492 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,492 miles
    Test number
    416755293026
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail44,492 miles (+5,574)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,492 miles
    Test number
    359764593056
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass38,918 miles (+7,472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,918 miles
    Test number
    757630592022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  25. Pass31,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,446 miles
    Test number
    195251091463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 XGH

Does LR08 XGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 XGH expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XGH?
The MOT on LR08 XGH expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 XGH done?
LR08 XGH was recorded at 110,104 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 5,595 miles a year.
Has LR08 XGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XGH has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 XGH 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 XGH find?
LR08 XGH passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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