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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 XXPMOT history

LR08 XXP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 49,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LR08 XXP blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
49,965 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XXP
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
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XXP was last recorded at 49,965 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,585 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,380 miles
Average per year
2,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,965 miles
  • 2025 – 48,585 miles
  • 2023 – 47,160 miles
  • 2022 – 43,826 miles
  • 2021 – 42,889 miles
  • 2020 – 41,907 miles
  • 2019 – 39,529 miles
  • 2018 – 36,722 miles
  • 2017 – 34,316 miles
  • 2016 – 31,837 miles
  • 2015 – 29,809 miles
  • 2014 – 28,095 miles
  • 2013 – 25,082 miles
  • 2012 – 22,093 miles
  • 2011 – 16,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,965 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,965 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    49,965 miles
    Test number
    105198995964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    48,585 miles
    Test number
    933959642196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail48,585 miles (+1,425)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,585 miles
    Test number
    106590161128
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  4. Pass47,160 miles (+1,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    47,160 miles
    Test number
    724600250635
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass45,757 miles (+1,931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    45,757 miles
    Test number
    296432008354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass43,826 miles (+937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    43,826 miles
    Test number
    682963863317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE AND INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass42,889 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    42,889 miles
    Test number
    467403651336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail42,889 miles (+982)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,889 miles
    Test number
    364257949340
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass41,907 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,907 miles
    Test number
    204671324683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,529 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,529 miles
    Test number
    905528025455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,722 miles (+2,406)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,722 miles
    Test number
    540142138284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,316 miles (+2,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,316 miles
    Test number
    269208819351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting 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 synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass31,837 miles (+2,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,837 miles
    Test number
    275152826912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass29,809 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,809 miles
    Test number
    337145675067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,095 miles
    Test number
    197143074079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,095 miles (+3,013)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,095 miles
    Test number
    627373174015
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass25,082 miles (+2,989)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,082 miles
    Test number
    437456053069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,093 miles (+5,107)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,093 miles
    Test number
    487416652005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,986 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,986 miles
    Test number
    557419761021
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge.
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on the inner edge.

Questions about LR08 XXP

Does LR08 XXP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XXP is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XXP?
The MOT on LR08 XXP is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 XXP done?
LR08 XXP was recorded at 49,965 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 2,223 miles a year.
Has LR08 XXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XXP has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 XXP 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 XXP find?
LR08 XXP passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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