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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LR08 XGYMOT history

LR08 XGY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 85,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

LR08 XGY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
85,233 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XGY
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
21 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XGY was last recorded at 85,233 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,233 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,233 miles
  • 2025 – 73,611 miles
  • 2024 – 67,221 miles
  • 2023 – 67,076 miles
  • 2022 – 64,299 miles
  • 2021 – 59,415 miles
  • 2020 – 56,449 miles
  • 2016 – 30,080 miles
  • 2015 – 24,271 miles
  • 2014 – 18,041 miles
  • 2013 – 14,068 miles
  • 2012 – 10,350 miles
  • 2011 – 6,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,233 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    85,233 miles
    Test number
    787551060003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,233 miles (+11,622)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,233 miles
    Test number
    989984939824
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure exhaust pipe sleeve connector clamp clip missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central and rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass73,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,611 miles
    Test number
    464150116756
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

  4. Fail73,611 miles (+6,390)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,611 miles
    Test number
    240490262711
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

  5. Pass67,221 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,221 miles
    Test number
    765790405416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,076 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    67,076 miles
    Test number
    778147455585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,299 miles (+4,884)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,299 miles
    Test number
    209099296945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,415 miles (+2,966)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    59,415 miles
    Test number
    579940067931
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust silencer corroding
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass56,449 miles (+26,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,449 miles
    Test number
    522494937157
    • AdvisoryAdvise the rear silencer

  10. Pass30,080 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,080 miles
    Test number
    378047688081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,001 miles (+5,730)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,001 miles
    Test number
    243380290232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,271 miles (+6,230)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,271 miles
    Test number
    405011073461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,041 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    18,041 miles
    Test number
    688070494237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,383 miles
    Test number
    315322274007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail17,383 miles (+3,315)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,383 miles
    Test number
    405802274026
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass14,068 miles (+3,718)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,068 miles
    Test number
    907574773087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,350 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    10,350 miles
    Test number
    118564872075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    6,690 miles
    Test number
    967097871055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 XGY

Does LR08 XGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XGY is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XGY?
The MOT on LR08 XGY is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 XGY done?
LR08 XGY was recorded at 85,233 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 5,198 miles a year.
Has LR08 XGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XGY has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 XGY 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 XGY find?
LR08 XGY passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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