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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LR08 YHCMOT history

LR08 YHC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 38,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LR08 YHC grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
38,235 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YHC
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
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YHC was last recorded at 38,235 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,214 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
1,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,235 miles
  • 2025 – 33,257 miles
  • 2022 – 32,111 miles
  • 2021 – 31,586 miles
  • 2020 – 30,571 miles
  • 2019 – 29,011 miles
  • 2018 – 28,458 miles
  • 2017 – 27,746 miles
  • 2016 – 26,870 miles
  • 2015 – 24,387 miles
  • 2014 – 23,644 miles
  • 2013 – 22,449 miles
  • 2012 – 20,992 miles
  • 2011 – 19,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,235 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass38,235 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    38,235 miles
    Test number
    552664307655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail38,214 miles (+4,957)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,214 miles
    Test number
    702992523409
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass33,257 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    33,257 miles
    Test number
    309569893329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,111 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    32,111 miles
    Test number
    623503274099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,586 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    31,586 miles
    Test number
    408322893076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    30,571 miles
    Test number
    959495265286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail30,565 miles (+1,554)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,565 miles
    Test number
    569563958066
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass29,011 miles (+553)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,011 miles
    Test number
    588857043211
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass28,458 miles (+712)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    28,458 miles
    Test number
    171492605609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    27,746 miles
    Test number
    618275019216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail27,746 miles (+876)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,746 miles
    Test number
    245968689164
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  12. Pass26,870 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    26,870 miles
    Test number
    958060252038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,387 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,387 miles
    Test number
    436168845122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,644 miles (+1,195)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,644 miles
    Test number
    219117484083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,449 miles
    Test number
    458887483058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail22,449 miles (+1,457)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,449 miles
    Test number
    868837783068
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass20,992 miles (+1,125)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,992 miles
    Test number
    389330292010
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteHandbrake has slight reserve travel
  18. Pass19,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,867 miles
    Test number
    886171581005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 YHC

Does LR08 YHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 YHC is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YHC?
The MOT on LR08 YHC is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 YHC done?
LR08 YHC was recorded at 38,235 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 1,181 miles a year.
Has LR08 YHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YHC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 YHC 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 YHC find?
LR08 YHC passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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