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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LR08 XHLMOT history

LR08 XHL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LR08 XHL grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
102,869 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XHL was last recorded at 102,869 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,863 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,869 miles
  • 2025 – 95,275 miles
  • 2024 – 88,969 miles
  • 2023 – 81,833 miles
  • 2022 – 74,853 miles
  • 2021 – 66,888 miles
  • 2020 – 57,874 miles
  • 2019 – 53,761 miles
  • 2018 – 49,791 miles
  • 2017 – 45,854 miles
  • 2016 – 42,283 miles
  • 2015 – 39,276 miles
  • 2014 – 35,563 miles
  • 2013 – 30,694 miles
  • 2012 – 23,946 miles
  • 2011 – 18,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,869 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,869 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    102,869 miles
    Test number
    449573727965
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail102,863 miles (+7,588)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,863 miles
    Test number
    598431367529
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass95,275 miles (+6,306)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,275 miles
    Test number
    255839065254
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass88,969 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,969 miles
    Test number
    627644071737
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail88,969 miles (+7,136)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,969 miles
    Test number
    323739437270
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,833 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,833 miles
    Test number
    974695374442
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail81,833 miles (+6,980)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,833 miles
    Test number
    544475365993
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass74,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,853 miles
    Test number
    703109951522
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres sidewall damage

  9. Fail74,853 miles (+7,965)2 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,853 miles
    Test number
    475990831978
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass66,888 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,888 miles
    Test number
    414593735049
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre cracking

  11. Fail66,888 miles (+9,014)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,888 miles
    Test number
    341400882192
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre cracking

  12. Pass57,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,874 miles
    Test number
    743504297432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,874 miles (+4,113)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,874 miles
    Test number
    590753485042
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass53,761 miles (+3,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,761 miles
    Test number
    899071492649
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass49,791 miles (+3,937)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,791 miles
    Test number
    846618194847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,854 miles (+3,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,854 miles
    Test number
    384967484227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass42,283 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,283 miles
    Test number
    424882322663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,276 miles (+3,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,276 miles
    Test number
    618898675028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Fail35,563 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,563 miles
    Test number
    626610574025
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass35,563 miles (+4,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,563 miles
    Test number
    908910074044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass30,694 miles (+6,748)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,694 miles
    Test number
    166117873451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass23,946 miles (+5,900)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,946 miles
    Test number
    998182572038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,046 miles
    Test number
    258384371025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 XHL

Does LR08 XHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XHL is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XHL?
The MOT on LR08 XHL is valid until 19 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 XHL done?
LR08 XHL was recorded at 102,869 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,665 miles a year.
Has LR08 XHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XHL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 XHL 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 XHL find?
LR08 XHL passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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