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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 XHHMOT history

LR08 XHH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 60,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

LR08 XHH silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
60,479 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XHH
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
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XHH was last recorded at 60,479 miles on 20 May 2026, 1,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,186 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,293 miles
Average per year
2,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,479 miles
  • 2025 – 59,186 miles
  • 2024 – 56,559 miles
  • 2023 – 53,136 miles
  • 2022 – 49,274 miles
  • 2021 – 45,631 miles
  • 2020 – 43,127 miles
  • 2019 – 40,696 miles
  • 2018 – 39,468 miles
  • 2017 – 38,101 miles
  • 2016 – 36,877 miles
  • 2015 – 35,779 miles
  • 2014 – 34,265 miles
  • 2013 – 31,052 miles
  • 2012 – 26,539 miles
  • 2011 – 22,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,479 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front brake discs lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,479 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    60,479 miles
    Test number
    889913763853
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail60,478 miles (+1,292)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,478 miles
    Test number
    699833118260
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass59,186 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    59,186 miles
    Test number
    232677897339
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail59,185 miles (+2,626)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,185 miles
    Test number
    171849622673
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass56,559 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    56,559 miles
    Test number
    330262778365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail56,559 miles (+3,423)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,559 miles
    Test number
    291962432503
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass53,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    53,136 miles
    Test number
    518412855258
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper slight damage

  8. Fail53,135 miles (+3,861)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,135 miles
    Test number
    637829839337
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper slight damage

  9. Pass49,274 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    49,274 miles
    Test number
    660906424056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Fail49,274 miles (+3,643)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,274 miles
    Test number
    364605358736
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass45,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2022
    Odometer
    45,631 miles
    Test number
    119879147979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,631 miles (+2,504)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,631 miles
    Test number
    887497156438
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass43,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    43,127 miles
    Test number
    801970405121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,127 miles (+2,431)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,127 miles
    Test number
    919224804760
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped poor condition

  15. Pass40,696 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    40,696 miles
    Test number
    271988158296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  16. Fail40,696 miles (+1,228)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,696 miles
    Test number
    242464123972
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 2.4mm
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  17. Pass39,468 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,468 miles
    Test number
    592752183888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight cracking outer edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped pads getting low

  18. Fail39,464 miles (+1,363)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,464 miles
    Test number
    517894643443
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight cracking outer edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped pads getting low

  19. Pass38,101 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,101 miles
    Test number
    426804485205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail38,082 miles (+1,205)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,082 miles
    Test number
    560020432905
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass36,877 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,877 miles
    Test number
    225308258128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail36,877 miles (+1,098)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,877 miles
    Test number
    190909862174
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass35,779 miles (+1,514)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,779 miles
    Test number
    266443545184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 3mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre 2mm

  24. Pass34,265 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,265 miles
    Test number
    295461244155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,264 miles (+3,212)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,264 miles
    Test number
    416739524164
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass31,052 miles (+4,513)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,052 miles
    Test number
    749607733181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass26,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,539 miles
    Test number
    136909232148
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  28. Fail26,539 miles (+4,110)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,539 miles
    Test number
    959369132168
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  29. Pass22,429 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,429 miles
    Test number
    127008731120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass22,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,072 miles
    Test number
    965431181080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 XHH

Does LR08 XHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XHH is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XHH?
The MOT on LR08 XHH is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 XHH done?
LR08 XHH was recorded at 60,479 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 2,533 miles a year.
Has LR08 XHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XHH has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 XHH 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 XHH find?
LR08 XHH passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear lower position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges.

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