
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,400 cc
LR08 XYFMOT history
LR08 XYF is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 162,573 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 May 2026
- Mileage
- 162,573 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,704 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 XYF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 25 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 XYF was last recorded at 162,573 miles on 22 May 2025, 19,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 142,798 miles · 11 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 19,775 miles
- Average per year
- 9,704 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 162,573 miles
- 2022 – 142,798 miles
- 2021 – 115,783 miles
- 2020 – 102,814 miles
- 2019 – 88,261 miles
- 2018 – 73,791 miles
- 2017 – 61,572 miles
- 2016 – 50,025 miles
- 2015 – 39,322 miles
- 2014 – 34,844 miles
- 2013 – 32,690 miles
- 2011 – 30,334 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory9 MOTs, 2019–2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor3 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,573 miles (+19,775)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2026
- Odometer
- 162,573 miles
- Test number
- 290876299095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,798 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 142,798 miles
- Test number
- 976066388315
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail142,798 miles (+6,598)1 dangerous8 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,798 miles
- Test number
- 295790257675
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail136,200 miles (+20,417)4 major3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,200 miles
- Test number
- 394200038227
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front washer pipe leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass115,783 miles (+23)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 115,783 miles
- Test number
- 353584658108
- MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged offside front
Fail115,760 miles (+248)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,760 miles
- Test number
- 333622309735
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing not yet tested due to brake binding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail115,512 miles (+12,698)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,512 miles
- Test number
- 113178863071
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing not yet tested due to brake binding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass102,814 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 102,814 miles
- Test number
- 747046418465
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail102,811 miles (+14,550)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,811 miles
- Test number
- 299832970377
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure box skin insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEml light on
Pass88,261 miles (+77)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 88,261 miles
- Test number
- 492245021672
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A, and crack in lower section on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail88,184 miles (+14,393)3 major2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,184 miles
- Test number
- 139482155822
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A, and crack in lower section on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass73,791 miles (+12,219)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 73,791 miles
- Test number
- 907562927843
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,572 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 61,572 miles
- Test number
- 173892881661
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre rubber perished
Fail61,565 miles (+11,540)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,565 miles
- Test number
- 809016901374
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre rubber perished
Pass50,025 miles (+10,703)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 50,025 miles
- Test number
- 624484237235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,322 miles (+4,478)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 39,322 miles
- Test number
- 449476935098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,844 miles (+2,154)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 34,844 miles
- Test number
- 316275844099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,690 miles (+2,356)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 32,690 miles
- Test number
- 867153523084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,334 miles (+5,358)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 30,334 miles
- Test number
- 529367801375
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 offside front tyre
Pass24,976 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 24,976 miles
- Test number
- 109907071422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 XYF
- Does LR08 XYF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 XYF expired on 21 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 XYF?
- The MOT on LR08 XYF expired on 21 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 XYF done?
- LR08 XYF was recorded at 162,573 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025, an average of 9,704 miles a year.
- Has LR08 XYF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 XYF has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR08 XYF 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 XYF find?
- LR08 XYF passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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