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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 XHFMOT history

LR08 XHF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 179,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.

LR08 XHF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2025
Mileage
179,029 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XHF was last recorded at 179,029 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,025 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,029 miles
  • 2023 – 168,153 miles
  • 2022 – 162,518 miles
  • 2021 – 161,555 miles
  • 2019 – 151,650 miles
  • 2018 – 145,608 miles
  • 2017 – 138,524 miles
  • 2016 – 131,601 miles
  • 2015 – 119,464 miles
  • 2014 – 110,927 miles
  • 2012 – 92,171 miles
  • 2011 – 72,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,029 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,029 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    179,029 miles
    Test number
    121808728283
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail179,025 miles (+10,872)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,025 miles
    Test number
    985352259015
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass168,153 miles (+5,635)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    168,153 miles
    Test number
    411991523027
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass162,518 miles (+963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    162,518 miles
    Test number
    812642767380
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever needs ajusment

  5. Pass161,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    161,555 miles
    Test number
    238000120574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail161,532 miles (+9,882)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,532 miles
    Test number
    781600432902
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge has cracks & screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall edge has cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass151,650 miles (+6,042)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,650 miles
    Test number
    967038046654
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shoes need adjustment

  8. Pass145,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    145,608 miles
    Test number
    252086781245
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high
    • AdvisoryTyres starting to crack

  9. Fail145,608 miles (+7,084)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,608 miles
    Test number
    567148261936
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high
    • AdvisoryTyres starting to crack

  10. Pass138,524 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,524 miles
    Test number
    556887741520
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear tyres deteriorated

  11. Fail138,524 miles (+6,923)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,524 miles
    Test number
    905872538582
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryRear tyres deteriorated

  12. Pass131,601 miles (+12,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    131,601 miles
    Test number
    255684625409
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to crack
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass119,464 miles (+8,537)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    119,464 miles
    Test number
    919791845005
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear inner edges

  14. Pass110,927 miles (+18,756)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    110,927 miles
    Test number
    759755334035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    92,171 miles
    Test number
    275923062183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,171 miles (+19,367)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,171 miles
    Test number
    886113562130
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass72,804 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,804 miles
    Test number
    145558861052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre 4mm

Questions about LR08 XHF

Does LR08 XHF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 XHF expired on 10 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XHF?
The MOT on LR08 XHF expired on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 XHF done?
LR08 XHF was recorded at 179,029 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 7,816 miles a year.
Has LR08 XHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XHF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 XHF 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 XHF find?
LR08 XHF passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light.

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