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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 XGZMOT history

LR08 XGZ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LR08 XGZ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,557 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XGZ was last recorded at 69,557 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 5,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,831 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,726 miles
Average per year
3,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,557 miles
  • 2025 – 63,831 miles
  • 2024 – 57,848 miles
  • 2023 – 52,414 miles
  • 2022 – 46,686 miles
  • 2021 – 41,419 miles
  • 2020 – 31,318 miles
  • 2019 – 27,863 miles
  • 2018 – 26,276 miles
  • 2017 – 24,945 miles
  • 2016 – 23,534 miles
  • 2015 – 21,968 miles
  • 2014 – 18,480 miles
  • 2013 – 16,031 miles
  • 2012 – 12,562 miles
  • 2011 – 10,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,557 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel & efficiency just met requirements
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,557 miles (+5,726)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,557 miles
    Test number
    708737239639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel & efficiency just met requirements
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass63,831 miles (+5,983)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    63,831 miles
    Test number
    742460982400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass57,848 miles (+5,434)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    57,848 miles
    Test number
    786810344355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass52,414 miles (+5,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    52,414 miles
    Test number
    129336069892
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass46,686 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,686 miles
    Test number
    377535035695
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged offside front & nearside front (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Fail46,686 miles (+5,267)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,686 miles
    Test number
    831415275747
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged offside front & nearside front (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Pass41,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,419 miles
    Test number
    942445624448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail41,419 miles (+10,101)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,419 miles
    Test number
    402457761251
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid bleed screw (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass31,318 miles (+3,455)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    31,318 miles
    Test number
    566716541258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,863 miles (+1,587)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    27,863 miles
    Test number
    544928677772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,276 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,276 miles
    Test number
    385575798083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,945 miles
    Test number
    267977394527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail24,945 miles (+1,411)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,945 miles
    Test number
    425104874254
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass23,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,534 miles
    Test number
    999944836155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail23,534 miles (+1,566)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,534 miles
    Test number
    821119500205
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass21,968 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,968 miles
    Test number
    649584255055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,480 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,480 miles
    Test number
    439532764016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,031 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    16,031 miles
    Test number
    657220863027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,562 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,562 miles
    Test number
    959492762090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    10,492 miles
    Test number
    197034071064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 XGZ

Does LR08 XGZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XGZ is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XGZ?
The MOT on LR08 XGZ is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 XGZ done?
LR08 XGZ was recorded at 69,557 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 3,935 miles a year.
Has LR08 XGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XGZ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 XGZ 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 XGZ find?
LR08 XGZ passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; parking brake lever has little reserve travel & efficiency just met requirements, and 2 more.

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