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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 XYLMOT history

LR08 XYL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 100,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2023.

LR08 XYL blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2024
Mileage
100,780 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XYL
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
12 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XYL was last recorded at 100,780 miles on 31 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,780 miles · 21 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,780 miles
  • 2022 – 91,361 miles
  • 2021 – 88,146 miles
  • 2020 – 87,103 miles
  • 2019 – 84,484 miles
  • 2018 – 80,174 miles
  • 2017 – 76,248 miles
  • 2016 – 73,960 miles
  • 2015 – 63,447 miles
  • 2014 – 51,021 miles
  • 2013 – 40,737 miles
  • 2012 – 28,841 miles
  • 2011 – 16,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,780 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,780 miles
    Test number
    225201554817
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail100,780 miles (+9,419)5 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,780 miles
    Test number
    254587642290
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass91,361 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,361 miles
    Test number
    263454863061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,146 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,146 miles
    Test number
    494649639297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,103 miles
    Test number
    438062860786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,101 miles (+2,617)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,101 miles
    Test number
    468862012588
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass84,484 miles (+4,310)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    84,484 miles
    Test number
    205548143903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,174 miles (+3,926)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,174 miles
    Test number
    907547183714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,248 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,248 miles
    Test number
    679824851389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,960 miles (+10,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,960 miles
    Test number
    580684998784
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracked and perished on outer sidewalls

  11. Pass63,447 miles (+12,426)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,447 miles
    Test number
    366050665102
    • NoteExhaust system corroded but not leak gases

  12. Pass51,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,021 miles
    Test number
    248188574155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,021 miles (+10,284)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,021 miles
    Test number
    478118674154
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass40,737 miles (+11,896)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,737 miles
    Test number
    595837583111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    28,841 miles
    Test number
    379353702250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,841 miles (+12,088)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,841 miles
    Test number
    969393902297
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass16,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    16,753 miles
    Test number
    826004611260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 XYL

Does LR08 XYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 XYL expired on 30 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XYL?
The MOT on LR08 XYL expired on 30 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 XYL done?
LR08 XYL was recorded at 100,780 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2023, an average of 6,956 miles a year.
Has LR08 XYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XYL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 XYL 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 XYL find?
LR08 XYL passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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